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Report: Madigan backs Scherer with $28,198

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Decatur state House candidate Sue Scherer received another $28,198 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 40 percent of mortgages in Boone County considered ‘underwater’

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

Watchdogs - Illinois Sec of State publishes order on Atlanta Public Library

By LGIS News Service | Jun 14, 2018

The Secretary of State declined to make Atlanta Public Library repay the Live and Learn Grant it squandered.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Lincoln Series spurs women’s civic leadership with June program in Springfield

By LGIS News Service | May 22, 2018

The Lincoln Series, a prestigious program empowering women with leadership skills since 1994, plans a northern Illinois campaign training program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 23 at the at the Sangamo Club.

From Prairie State Wire

Illegal immigrant lawyers, teachers couldn't be denied state licenses if bill becomes Illinois law

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

A bill pending in Springfield would prohibit the state from denying illegal aliens professional licenses to practice law, teach, or dispense prescription drugs.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House passes bill to require race and ethnicity-based quotas at state universities pension system

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinoisans of Italian, Mexican, French and Eastern European descent could be in line for top management jobs with one of the state's largest public pension systems if a bill becomes law.

Watchdogs looks into why Rev. Dr. Eric Hansen is disqualified as Springfield Airport Authority Commissioner

By LGIS News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Rev. Dr. Eric Hansen seeks to be the Springfield Airport Authority Commissioner. Edgar County Watchdogs examines why he shouldn't.

Watchdogs investigate Frank Vala allegedly filing of false Statement of Economic Interest as alleged Airport Authority Chairman

By LGIS News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Frank Vala allegedly filed false Statement of Economic Interest as alleged Airport Authority Chairman

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner attempts conservative 'purge' of Illinois GOP leadership

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is publicly preaching party unity on the campaign trail. But behind the scenes, Rauner is quietly leading an effort to purge conservatives from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which governs the party and has elections this month.

Watchdogs - Mt. Pulaski Mayor James Cole resigns

By LGIS News Service | Apr 11, 2018

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From North Cook News

Illinois GOP Chairman Schneider’s Elgin car wash owes $21K in overdue property taxes

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider (R-Bartlett) is president of an Elgin car wash that owes $21,448 in overdue property taxes from 2016, according to the Cook County Treasurer.

Watchdogs looks into the qualifications of Frank Vala as Springfield Airport Authority Commissioner

By LGIS News Service | Apr 5, 2018

Edgar County Watchdogs looks into the history of Frank Vala and his role as Commissioner to the Springfield Airport Authority

From Prairie State Wire

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

Watchdogs - Mt. Pulaski Attorney leaves station, citing conflict of interest

By LGIS News Service | Mar 29, 2018

The attorney representing Mount Pulaski City council abruptly leaves in the midst of allegations against the mayor, James Cole.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Diana Rauner: We're moving to Italy if Bruce loses

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll fight for Illinoisans. But only if he wins re-election. If he loses, Rauner's wife, Diana, says she and Bruce are out of here.

Edgar County Watchdogs Atlanta Library – financial hardships reap bonuses

By LGIS News Service | Feb 11, 2018

During the Atlanta Public Library hearing, one of the Library Director’s testified on the impact to the library if they had to pay the Secretary of State for the Grant they obtained totaling $25,000.

Edgar County Watchdogs: Logan County State’s Attorney – How much more evidence do you need?

By LGIS News Service | Feb 11, 2018

For over eight months we have been exposing alleged felony violations of law by Bill Thomas, former self-dealing board member of the Atlanta Public Library District, and to date, Thomas has not been charged.

Edgar County Watchdogs Two Atlanta Public Library District Trustees resigned from office

By LGIS News Service | Feb 8, 2018

Two Atlanta Public Library District Trustees resigned from office.