Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
Government
Chicago’s water rate hike causes ripples through suburbs
When Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to nearly double the rate Chicago charges its neighbors for Lake Michigan water, many suburbs began looking for cheaper … Read more ›
Quinn says sales tax windfall could pay for schools
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn suggested Tuesday that better-than-expected sales-tax collections could be used to plug a hole in state school funding this year. The budget … Read more ›
Blagojevich to serve sentence in Colorado prison
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year sentence at a federal prison in Colorado as he had sought, sources said Tuesday. Blagojevich, who is … Read more ›
Ban on cell use while driving could go statewide
Drivers throughout Illinois would not be able to use hand-held cell phones when behind the wheel under a measure making its way through the Illinois … Read more ›
Riders cope as Metra rolls out higher fares
Commuters seemed to be grudgingly adjusting Wednesday to Metra’s biggest-ever fare increase, although some were caught unaware of a new policy that eliminated a half-day … Read more ›
Surgeon: Kirk’s condition upgraded to fair
Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded from serious to fair condition, according to a brief statement today by his neurosurgeon. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing,” … Read more ›
UPDATE: Sen. Kirk’s brain swelling reported ‘stabilized’
About a day after Sen. Mark Kirk underwent another surgery to make room for his swelling brain, his neurosurgeon reported in a statement that Kirk … Read more ›
Algonquin to provide building services in Huntley
Huntley will now utilize the building commissioner of a neighboring community in an attempt to maintain high-quality services at a lower cost. An intergovernmental agreement … Read more ›
Proposed bill to let voters to choose county board chair draws mixed reviews
A proposed bill in the House would allow voters in larger counties the opportunity to elect their county board chairman. House Bill 3953, filed by … Read more ›
