WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Politics and government
Illinois Senate passes ban on scandal-plagued scholarship program
The Illinois Senate today overwhelmingly approved the elimination of a century-old legislative scholarship program that has come under federal investigation and long been abused by … Read more ›
Illinois moves closer to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee
SPRINGFIELD—Illinois moved closer Thursday to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee. A House judicial panel voted 7-1 for a measure … Read more ›
Illinois early voting underway for March 20 primary
Early voting in Illinois for the March 20 Republican and Democratic primaries starts Monday and runs through March 15. The practice has become an increasingly … Read more ›
From the community
Young video game developers invited to boost skills to next level at Advanced Games Lab
From “Donkey Kong” to “Call of Duty,” video games have captured the imagination of generations of players, but what really goes into making Mario or … Read more ›
Quinn’s bad news budget: ‘Our rendezvous with reality has arrived’
SPRINGFIELD—Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today delivered a bad news budget speech, calling for prison closures, layoffs and cutbacks to health care for the poor. “This … Read more ›
From the community
January 20 is the Final Ticket Deadline for a Chance to Win a 1.2 Million Dream House or $1 Million Cash in The Chicago Dream House Raffle
It’s not too late to enter into the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win an exquisite $1.2 million Hinsdale dream home or $1 … Read more ›
House Republicans want to roll back Illinois corporate income-tax hike
Ahead of next year’s election, Illinois House Republicans today proposed rolling back the corporate income-tax increase approved in January. The Democrat-led General Assembly raised the … Read more ›
From the community
Home Design Project Addresses Unique Everyday Challenges of Families with Children with Autism
How can families dealing with a child with autism create a home that meets the unique needs of both the autistic child and other family … Read more ›
Candidate filing for 2012 primary begins
Hundreds of candidates for the state legislature, countywide offices and Chicago ward committeeman began filing today for the March 20 primary. In Springfield, the line … Read more ›
