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Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | 4 years ago

Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

Bourbonnais trustee gears up for second mayoral bid

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When he became a village trustee in 2015, Jeff Keast set out with a personal mission to ensure that Bourbonnais residents are well-informed about their local government.

Bourbonnais candidate says he offers unique perspective

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 28, 2017

Mike Zenz says finding solutions to key issues affecting Bourbonnais residents requires deep analysis – a skill he not only possesses, but one he is also passionate about and plans to use if he’s chosen as a village trustee.

Trustee hopeful aims to bring fresh set of eyes to village of Bourbonnais

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 27, 2017

First-time Bourbonnais Village Trustee Candidate Chris Deschand always wanted to serve his community through public office, but finding the time to do so was challenging.

Dist. 79 House candidate calls Cloonen’s support of imbalanced budget ‘despicable’

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 3, 2016

District 79 Republican House candidate Lindsay Parkhurst slammed House legislators, particularly her opponent, state Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-District 79), for recently voting to pass a budget plan that would sink the state further into debt – a move Parkhurst calls “despicable.”

GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 2, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.