Friends of Lori Gadbois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $175 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chairman Michael J. Madigan (D-Chicago) has reported $64,516 in July contributions to Lisa Dugan, a Democrat running for the Illinois House of Representatives against incumbent Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee).

DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin approves of House Bill 5123, which will permit county clerk offices to take over county election commissions and was recently signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Iroquois County is among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst was one of just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.