Springfield|News|
Historic Abraham Lincoln Collection At Risk
Lincoln Foundation turns to GoFundMe to save historic collection at the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Gov. Rauner Calls Cook County Tax System 'Immoral'
Flossmoor homeowner says Cook County taxes are turning her home into "a ghost town" as Rauner signs tax appeals order.
Springfield|News|
Illinois Treasurer Pressures Facebook With State Investments
Is the state treasurer playing politics with state money or engaging in social good by pressuring Facebook and others to change behavior?
Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Donations' Could Help Illinois Cheat Federal Tax Law
A tax expert says foundations and deductible donations to local government may be a way to get around property-tax deduction limits.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Sex Harassment Policy 'Puts Fox In Charge Of Henhouse'
“I don’t feel like, even now with these changes, that I have been protected against retaliation,” says woman who accused senator.
Springfield|News|
Democratic Governor Candidates Push Progressive Tax
JB Pritzker: "It will make the wealthy pay more, support priorities like education, and reduce the tax burden on middle-class families.”
Decatur, IL|News|
Decatur Business Supports Rauner’s Push To Lower Income Tax
Gov. Rauner says everybody agrees on this: Bring down property taxes, roll back the income tax, get term limits and create more jobs.
Springfield|News|
Abraham Lincoln Everywhere? The Historical Society Wants This
Illinois State Historical Society looking for sponsors to put iconic portrait of Honest Abe in every courthouse in the Land of Lincoln.
Springfield|News|
Temporary Property-Tax Freeze Proposal Weakened By Exemptions
“The high cost of property taxes is hands down the biggest concern my residents raise,” says suburban lawmaker and bill sponsor.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Teacher Shortage: Over-Regulation To Blame
A reform advocate says the state needs to change how Illinois qualifies a hirable teacher.
Springfield|News|
Governor Declares Illinois Harvest Emergency
Gov. Rauner's order eases weight restrictions on Illinois highways. Illinois is one of top 3 corn producers in the United States.
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Republican Jeanne Ives Challenges Governor
State Rep. Ives says Gov. Rauner lacks "integrity" and is enacting socially progressive legislation. She's circulating petitions to run.
Springfield|News|
Illinois Lost 10,800 Jobs In September
Illinois job losses last month were the worst in years.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Right-To-Work Laws Could Land Local Politicians In Jail
Illinois lawmakers could criminalize right-to-work measures and jail politicians who pass them.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Tax Reform Could Mean Higher Property Taxes In Illinois
Illinois property taxes are the second highest in the United States. Federal tax reform could eliminate that deduction.
Springfield|News|
Big-Money Campaigns And Candidates In Illinois Governor's Race
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker and Gov. Bruce Rauner may spend more on Illinois governor's race than ever before. But will money matter?
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Body Cameras Too Costly, Illinois Police Say
More departments are deciding that video storage and editing costs are too high.
Springfield|News|
Michael Madigan Now Longest Serving State House Speaker In Modern U.S. History
It's the House that Mike built. Madigan has presided over the Illinois House for 3 decades and 17 terms.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois' Other Welcoming Communities Not Watching Chicago's Trump Lawsuit
Illinois' welcoming communities say they're not worried about Chicago's lawsuit that challenges President Trump's sanctuary city policies.
Springfield|News|
Lawmakers Outraged At Disgraced NIU President's Golden Parachute
After allegations of improper hiring and spending, NIU's president resigns with a $600,000 payout.