Representative Jack Franks of Marengo says he'll try again to stop the state from creating new local government units.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
East Coast Bracing For Huge Winter Storm
A storm system is moving into the northeastern U.S. that could dump 2 feet or more of snow on areas from New Jersey to the Canadian border.… MORE
The Cost of Smoking in Illinois
A financial advice website says Illinois is one of the costliest states for smokers.… MORE
Rauner Defends First Lady’s Chief of Staff Hire and Salary
Some eyebrows have been raised about the salary being paid to Diana Rauner's Chief of Staff, but the governor says there's no problem.… MORE
Rauner Says State Payroll Is Too High
Bruce Rauner says Illinois state workers get too much money.… MORE
Fairbury Woman Files Federal Lawsuit Against City
A lawsuit says Fairbury officials took part in a wrongful dismissal last February.… MORE
First Lady’s Chief of Staff Get $100,000 Salary–Watchdogs Aren’t Happy
Jim Tobin of Taxpayers United says Diana Rauner's Chief of Staff is getting too much paycheck from public coffers.… MORE
“Doomsday Clock” Moves to 11:57
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists is known for its "Doomsday Clock." The scientists say it's getting closer to "midnight."… MORE
ISBE Lays Out Plans for Its Next Fiscal Year
Education leaders are trying to make solid plans in an uncertain state economy.… MORE
Options Are Easier to Find for Healthcare Shoppers
There's a new comparison tool available at the 'Get Covered Illinois' healthcare marketplace.… MORE
