Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

Illinois ranked near the bottom in average U.S. home values over a 12-year period ending in 2017, according to a new Wirepoints report.

The Cook County GOP is calling for calm to prevail in the wake of what it called an "insidious" social media post made by Kankakee County Democrats comparing conservative voters to members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Jason Gonzales insists that his legal stand against Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is about much more than losing a 2016 Democratic primary at the hands of the Illinois House Speaker's powerful political machine.

For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.

Republican Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison believes a scandal involving a board colleague accused of flexing his political muscle in a parking ticket incident could have far-reaching consequences.

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

Third Congressional District challenger Marie Newman thinks the people of her district would be better served if incumbent Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs) spent more time on his job in Washington and less time worrying about Nike's latest shoe promotion.

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

Republican Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison will try to mend some fences between opposing sides of the so-called "Just Housing Bill" debate before it becomes a law in November.

Illinois Right to Life Executive Director Mary Kate Knorr was recently compelled to defend her organization's position in the wake of a verbal tirade to the media by a Planned Parenthood’s spokesperson.

For what it is worth, Mark Glennon says the people of Bridgeview can be assured they are not alone.

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Park Forest Mayor John Vanderbilt says there is no mystery why most south suburban Illinois homes have effective property tax rates of at least 11 percent.

Newly elected Park Forest Mayor John Vanderbilt believes it is up to the people of the village to save themselves.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider finds it difficult to seriously consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax-hike proposal, given the source of the plan's own history of personal finance.

Following an election where all three of its candidates for Orland Park trustee emerged victorious, a community organization is warmly expressing its appreciation to voters across the village.