Prairie State Wire

Doubek: Bipartisan women work to improve ethics process

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Independence and transparency. What’s clear from recent allegations about Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and House Speaker Mike Madigan’s political operations is that Illinois politics and government need open processes and policies for handling claims that truly are independent and transparent.

IL Rising - Falling Illinois Home Sales

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Falling Illinois Home Sales

IL Rising - Will Mike Madigan Step Down?

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Will Mike Madigan Step Down?

IL Rising: Rauner's "Shameful Distortions"

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Rauner's "Shameful Distortions"

Dodge says Madigan's leadership style may be catching up with him

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2018

Jim Dodge, GOP candidate for state treasurer, thinks House Speaker Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) force of one style of governance may be finally starting to catch up with him.

This week in Illinois history: March 12-18.

By Robert Hadley | Feb 26, 2018

The opening of Wrigley Field, establishment of first blood bank, and deadliest tornado on record all happened this week in Illinois history.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Municipalities in St. Clair, Henderson and Whiteside counties top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Chicago Bulls are playing to lose to move up in NBA lottery

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2018

Chicago Bulls fans don’t look now, but your 20-38 team seems to have the competition right where they want them.

Reeder: Have all the good parents gone on vacation?

By Scott Reeder | Feb 24, 2018

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Senate panel backs gun-related bills involving Tannerite, FOID cards in abuse cases

By Angela Underwood | Feb 23, 2018

Sens. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) discussed two gun-related bills proposed by Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) before the two measures were approved at Wednesday's meeting of the Senate Executive Committee.

Gorman rewarded for helping deliver Cook County to Rauner, insiders say

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 23, 2018

Liz Gorman’s recent appointment as executive director of the Illinois Tollway was payment for helping deliver the Cook County Republican endorsement to Gov. Bruce Rauner, Republican insiders say.

CMA - Stephen Moore joins Dan & Amy to talk money matters

By LGIS News Service | Feb 23, 2018

Stephen Moore joins Dan & Amy to talk money matters

CMA - Dr. Leonard Sax joins Dan and Amy with reaction to the Florida school shooting

By LGIS News Service | Feb 23, 2018

Dr. Leonard Sax joins Dan and Amy with reaction to the Florida school shooting

From DuPage Policy Journal

CMA - Jeanne Ives talks with Dan & Amy about the Quincy VA & the race against Rauner

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

Jeanne Ives talks with Dan & Amy about the Quincy VA & the race against Rauner

Ballot question on recreational use of marijuana clears Senate panel

By Angela Underwood | Feb 22, 2018

Sens. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) and Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) shared their thoughts on the legalization of marijuana for recreational use during Wednesday’s meeting of the Senate Executive Committee.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives wants Minor to drop House bid over 'inexcusable' remarks

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on Winfield Township Chairman Burt Minor to withdraw from the Republican primary for the seat she is vacating in the 42nd District after he allegedly made comments about GOP state’s attorney candidate Erika Harold that were perceived to be racist and sexist.

Helland puts harassment issue at top of list of why Madigan needs to step down

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 21, 2018

Jason Helland, a Mazon Republican vying to become secretary of state, feels that Madigan's approach to the harassment issue should not be tolerated.

Former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko reacts to Florida and the latest Russia twists and turns

By LGIS News Service | Feb 21, 2018

Former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko reacts to Florida and the latest Russia twists and turns

Todd Vandemyde from the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association reacts to the Florida shooting

By LGIS News Service | Feb 21, 2018

Todd Vandemyde from the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association reacts to the Florida shooting

Illinois tax reform sideshow long on gimmicks and short on solutions

By LGIS News Service | Feb 21, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to freeze local property taxes, but his new Illinois budget seeks to shift hundreds of millions of dollars of spending for teacher pensions off the state’s books and on to the same homeowners and businesses he says desperately need tax relief.