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GOP ad series takes aim at Madigan's reign, IIlinois' troubles

By Matt Smith | Jul 13, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party is releasing a series of digital attacks on House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) for what the group describes as his failure to enact reforms and his work to make Illinoisans pay even more taxes.

Butler, Jimenez join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Surf the web to see Rauner tour the state

By Matt Smith | May 2, 2017

The reformist message Gov. Bruce Rauner took on his recent 10-city tour of Illinois can now be seen by anyone with internet access.

Former reporter charged with bomb threats

By Matt Smith | Mar 3, 2017

The FBI has arrested a former Chicago radio and online reporter for allegedly making at least eight bomb threats to Jewish schools and community centers, among other locations, ABC News reported on Friday.

Independent Maps coalition cites Supreme Court ruling in favor of amendment's legality

By Matt Smith | Jun 29, 2016

Just a few days away from the Cook County Circuit Court case that will rule on the constitutionality of the Independent Maps amendment, the Independent Maps coalition cited a Supreme Court ruling that it says already decided the matter in favor of such legislation.