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Illinois officials report 1,072 coronavirus deaths, with 25,733 confirmed cases

By Hoang Tran | 5 years ago

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois numbered 25,733 as of April 17, with the total number of deaths linked to the virus reaching 1,072, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).Chicago (6,648 cases) and Cook County (4,767 cases) posted the highest numbers statewide.

Is this why Bill Thomas has free reign in Atlanta? Gifts-Bonuses-Travel Payments?

By Hoang Tran | Jan 19, 2018

Atlanta Public Library District – Many have wondered why the Board of Trustees of a Library District would allow such shenanigan’s to happen in Atlanta, Illinois over the course of the past several years.

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Ives heads to Jacksonville for meet and greet

By Hoang Tran | 7 years ago

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Rep. Jeanne Ives' (R-Wheaton) campaign train does not stop as she heads to Jacksonville on Tuesday for a meet and greet.

Rep. Ives' gubernatorial campaign heads to Springfield for a meet and greet.

By Hoang Tran | Nov 16, 2017

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Rauner demands end to 'outrageous' hold on school funding bill

By Hoang Tran | Jul 26, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner admonished Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and the Democratic majority on Wednesday for withholding the education funding bill.

Rauner calls special session on public school funding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 25, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner wants legislators back in the Capitol to make sure schoolchildren can get back in school this fall.

Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.

Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

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Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has lost or terminated 21 staffers in the wake of the passage of a contentious budget plan and an unpopular tax hike on July 6, which many saw as a major political defeat for Rauner and many GOP lawmakers.

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner added several key communication personnel to his team on Monday, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Democrats living in fiscal fantasy, Wirepoints founder says

By Hoang Tran | Jul 16, 2017

The recently passed state budget is little more than a fantasy to fix Illinois, Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon contends.

Rauner seen as giving political ammunition to 2018 rivals

By Hoang Tran | Jul 16, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner has dug a hole it's going to be tough to climb out of before the 2018 elections, Patrick Hughes, co-founder of the Illinois Opportunity Project, said on the radio show "Illinois Rising" recently.

Rauner strikes conservative tone in staff shakeup

By Hoang Tran | Jul 12, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner shook up his staff on Tuesday, less than a week after the Illinois General Assembly voted to override his vetoes on a budget and tax increase.

Policy institute exec joins Rauner in crusade to save taxpayers

By Hoang Tran | Jul 10, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is bringing in a "champion" to fight for Illinoisans.

Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.

Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.

No holiday from ongoing budget battle between Rauner, legislators

By Hoang Tran | Jul 5, 2017

The Capitol saw some fireworks of its own on the Fourth of July as the Senate and Gov. Bruce Rauner intensified their ideological feud over how to fund the state.

Senate rushes votes on budget bills

By Hoang Tran | Jul 4, 2017

On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.

Income tax hike passes Illinois House

By Hoang Tran | Jul 2, 2017

The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday after vigorous debate and with little Republican support.

Budget talks go nowhere -- neither do legislators

By Hoang Tran | Jul 1, 2017

Sunday will not be a day of rest for the Illinois General Assembly.