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Think tank calls for Illinois Taxpayer Bill of Rights

By Jeff Gantt | Nov 28, 2016

A recent article published by illinoispolicy.org is calling for an Illinois Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Illinois election-statistics website releases 'Post-Mortem' data report

By Jeff Gantt | Nov 28, 2016

IllinoisElectionData.com recently released its “2016 General Election Post-Mortem” data report.

Rauner reveals ‘positive conversation' with Trump

By Jeff Gantt | Nov 28, 2016

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told reporters that he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump on a private phone call and that the interaction was a “good, positive conversation.”

Madigan cancels second straight House meeting on budget impasse

By Jeff Gantt | Jun 16, 2016

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) has canceled a second House meeting in as many weeks, pushing back any attempts to create a new state budget and bring the proposed Republican stopgap budget to a vote.

Elections Board OKs Map Amendment for ballot; Madigan lawsuit lingers

By Jeff Gantt | Jun 16, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Elections has approved the Independent Map Amendment for the November ballot this week, but House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) is standing in the way of its ratification.