Cheyenne Dickerson Stories

McConchie: Taxpayer Bargain meets resistance in Senate as legislators seek 'easy way out'

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 15, 2017

A plan by two state senators to balance the budget without raising taxes hasn't progressed in the General Assembly, despite evidence that Illinois residents are fed up with high taxes.

Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.

Bankruptcy bounces around as backup plan

By Cheyenne Dickerson | May 2, 2017

After two years without a budget and a failed attempt to compromise on a "grand bargain," some in Illinois are asking whether bankruptcy is a viable way out of the state's financial morass.

McHenry County GOP disappointed by school board elections

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Apr 16, 2017

Head of the McHenry County GOP was discouraged with school board race results following the April 4 election.

Local tax fighter seeks village presidency

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 30, 2017

Trustee Paul Serwatka is running for Lakewood Village president on a platform of reform, transparency and lower taxes that he calls, "Promoting and Restoring Accountable Government.”

Algonquin Township Trustee candidate talks about becoming a target

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 28, 2017

GOP candidate Rachael Lawrence, who is running for Algonquin Township Trustee, recently claimed that she has been the target of many negative comments and phone calls from non-supporters during her campaign.

Sinnett vies for Dundee highway commissioner seat

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 6, 2017

The Dundee Township highway commissioner’s race is quickly approaching, and with that comes Republican Scott Sinnett, a new candidate running for the office against two others.