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Taxpayers won't pick up part of tab for campaign commercials after Senate vote

By Hoang Tran | May 6, 2017

Political candidates were denied the possibility of having half of their campaigning paid for by Illinois taxpayers after a Senate vote.

State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.

Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

Severin says service dogs might come to help vets with PTSD, depression

By Hoang Tran | Mar 18, 2017

Illinois veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression might soon become eligible to claim a service dog from the Helping Paws Service Dog program thanks to HB2897, sponsored by Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) and fellow House members.

Forby says his failed re-election bid indicates voters 'ready for change'

By Hoang Tran | Nov 28, 2016

State Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) of District 59 was not expecting to lose to Harrisburg GOP Mayor Dale Fowler on Nov. 8, but his loss by more than 10 percentage points was a wakeup call, Forby said.