The campaign committee of Mchenry County board member candidate Donna Kurtz, Citizens for Donna Kurtz, returned a $3,716.17 contribution from Donna Kurtz on Dec. 28

The General Assembly will spend nearly $50,000 to replace the laptops of state representatives, an expense that Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) held up as an accessible and clear example for wasteful government spending in a recent blog post.

Nunda Township's decision to add former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Robert Miller, accused of unethical behavior, to its payroll last summer has Rep. Allen Skillicorn calling for a township consolidation referendum.

McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox said Illinois' exodus statistics are stunning.

McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox is officially vying for the Senate District 32 seat held by Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry), who decided to not seek re-election.

As Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s legislative stances this year have landed him in hot water with members of his own party, there are growing calls to replace him on the gubernatorial ballot next year.

Dan Ugaste thinks Gov. Bruce Rauner and local lawmakers who voted to pass the Trust Act that turned Illinois into a "sanctuary state" may need a refresher course on federal law.

Dan Caulkins insists he hasn’t heard any of the rumblings about Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) working in concert with the Democratic machine in the House GOP leader's 2018 re-election effort. Still, the Decatur Republican admits there are times when he wishes Republican leaders would stand stronger for what are routinely regarded as GOP principles.

Former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller is reportedly working for Nunda Township.

The Village of Cary will host a Committee of the Whole meeting on the former Maplewood School property, covering its redevelopment progress, after the Village Board meeting on Dec. 5, according to a press release from the Village.

A Marengo alderman has weighed in on potential legislation that would impose a two-year property tax freeze on local governments in six Illinois counties.

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) challenged a bill that he thinks removes the right to free speech.

Reps. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) recently urged a no vote to codify the form of county government.

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) commends a new wireless act and condemns an amended collective bargaining bill.

Dan Ugaste only grew angrier about the long lack of a legislative inspector general when he heard a rumor about the reason.

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants the sexual harassment conversation in the General Assembly to continue.

Following a mounting scandal over sexual harassment allegations in the General Assembly and the lack of a legislative inspector general (LIG) for years to investigate them, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) recently called for change in Springfield.

Col. Craig Wilcox wholly supports Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in the gubernatorial primary March 2018.

Dan Ugaste knows whom he will vote for in next year's governor's race: a Republican.

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has some harsh words for Gov. Bruce Rauner.