The Cook Political Report has changed its Illinois Governor race rating to “Lean Democrat.”

Greg Baise retired from his position as president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on July 16.

House Republicans recently announced a campaign to enact term limits for elected officials.

The Illinois State Rifle Association is urging citizens to call their state senators and encourage them to vote against the Firearms Industry Licensing Act.

Debbie Jemison, vice president of communications/marketing at the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA), said proposed legislation involving a privilege tax on investment services would have a negative impact on the state.

The Illinois State Rifle Association is urging citizens to call their legislators and encourage them to vote against an amended bill that would remove an existing state preemption to allow local firearm bans.

The final brief has been filed in the Supreme Court in a case that will decide whether government employees should have to pay union fees to keep their jobs.