Confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois numbered 25,733 as of April 17, with the total number of deaths linked to the virus reaching 1,072, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).Chicago (6,648 cases) and Cook County (4,767 cases) posted the highest numbers statewide.
WorldSweeper.com has taken an interest in the Algonquin Road District “Sweeper Gate”, which is interesting to us considering the local media has basically ignored the matter.
Gov. Bruce Rauner spat in the eyes of his supporters when he signed a bill to force Illinois taxpayers to fund abortions, Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) said in a statement.
Illinois’ historic new education funding measure has problems, but it is a first step toward real change, Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) contended during House floor debate on Aug. 28.
Illinois will uphold a person’s right to free speech but will never accept hatred, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent House floor discussion condemning racism.
House Speaker Michael Madigan's (D-Chicago) deceitful tactics managed not only to push through the largest income tax hike in Illinois history but also to cause discord among his political rivals, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said on a recent
Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.
Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) was not happy with the first lllinois budget to pass the General Assembly in two years, saying it does little to help the state and in fact almost guarantees the first "junk" bond rating for any U.S. state in history.
Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.
The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.