The bill expands limitations on fundraising efforts, preventing lawmakers from holding campaign fundraisers across the state on any day the General Assembly is in session.

The Illinois budget was passed on mostly partisan lines. There’s nothing new there. Those in power get to choose how to spend the money. Another constant was the timing of the budget. Despite having four months to work on the budget, lawmakers didn’t get the final draft until early in the morning the day they were to vote on it.

The bill would allow the Illinois Attorney General to use statewide grand juries to investigate cases of public corruption among other changes

Those elected at the Consolidated Election are now being sworn in, and the Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board has some advice for you.

Don’t let the ball drop after the dissolution of the Fox River Flood Commission more than a year ago

Local elections have more impact on your daily life and your pocketbook than any other election, including governor, congress and president.

Access to government records is important because it gives the public the chance to see if the people tasked with the people’s business are doing their jobs appropriately.

Scott’s Law was enacted for good reason: to protect people and save lives. These are the people who are operating roadblocks, pulling over speeders, directing traffic or helping motorists. They are keeping all of us safe, at the risk of their own lives.

If the Legislature really wants to lower public notice expense and ultimately property taxes it should address the number of governmental entities in the state