Voter registration data shows Thornton Township Precinct 64, Thornton Township Precinct 7 and Rich Township Precinct 15 are ranked among the Illinois precincts with the highest percentage of Democrat voters

Voter registration data shows Worth Township Precinct 18, Lemont Township Precinct 14 and Lemont Township Precinct 9 are the South Suburbs precincts with the highest percentage of Republican voters

Voter registration data shows Thornton Township Precinct 64, Thornton Township Precinct 7 and Rich Township Precinct 15 are ranked among the South Suburbs precincts with the highest percentage of Democrat voters

Two self-proclaimed "South Side Irish Catholics," Pat Hickey and Mike Houlihan, believe Illinois state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) turned his back on the faith by voting "yes" to Senate Bill 25.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of May 13.

After the General Assembly adjourned over the weekend, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Chicago, discussed the progress made in the House this year and the work left to be done to build a stronger middle-class.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in South Suburbs during the week of May 13.

As the spring legislative session concluded Friday, state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, helped pass a balanced budget that prioritizes investment in education, health care and critical services, while highlighting his work to put Illinois back on track.

Thomas Amadio donated $1,250 to David Gonzalez's election campaign committee, Friends of David Gonzalez, on June 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Anthony Leli donated $1,000 to David Gonzalez's election campaign committee, Friends of David Gonzalez, on June 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of May 20.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in South Suburbs during the week of May 20.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.

Richard Hyland donated $1,000 to Republican Keith Pekau's election campaign committee, Keith For Mayor, on May 30, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Workers at high hazard facilities would be required to undergo advanced safety training thanks to legislation by State Senator Michael E. Hastings which passed the Senate yesterday.

Keith Burke donated $1,000 to Democrat Cynthia Y. Cobbs' election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Justice Cobbs, on May 27, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

More money could soon be set aside to make sure disadvantaged communities have clean drinking water.

State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey) released the following statement after supporting a number of measures approved in the Senate that would enact a full balanced budget for the first time in nearly two years

Voter registration data shows Brenton Township Precinct 1 is ranked among the Illinois precincts with the most Republican voters

House Speaker Michael Madigan used his absolute power over the legislative process to move legislation to the floor on Friday that exchanges Illinois’ constitutionally mandated flat income tax with a progressive tax.