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Illinois leads nation in out-migration, study finds

By Robert Hadley | Jan 4, 2018

Although Illinois ranks first in the nation on a list recently compiled by United Van Lines, the top position isn’t necessarily good news.

From North Cook News

Former politics reporter marries Madigan confidante

By W.J. Kennedy | 2 years ago

Former Daily Herald politics reporter Kerry Lester married Michael Kasper, former top aide and longtime lawyer to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), in mid-December at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago.

BGA: HOW CAN YOU BE A MORE ENGAGED CITIZEN? READ, PARTICIPATE, USE FOIA AND COLLABORATE

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

HOW CAN YOU BE A MORE ENGAGED CITIZEN? READ, PARTICIPATE, USE FOIA AND COLLABORATE

BGA: NINE NEW ILLINOIS LAWS TO KNOW IN 2018

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

NINE NEW ILLINOIS LAWS TO KNOW IN 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Stephen Moore talks with Dan & Amy about what's next for the GOP in 2018

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Stephen Moore talks with Dan & Amy about what's next for the GOP in 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Zuhdi Jasser joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the protests in Iran

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Zuhdi Jasser joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the protests in Iran

Chicago's Morning Answer: Andrew McCarthy talks about the fading Russia collusion allegations with Dan & Amy

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Andrew McCarthy talks about the fading Russia collusion allegations with Dan & Amy

Chicago's Morning Answer: Jed Babbin joins Dan & Amy with Reaction To The Protests In Iran.

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer: Jed Babbin joins Dan & Amy with Reaction To The Protests In Iran.

Cryptocurrency Expert Scott Diamond

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Cryptocurrency Expert Scott Diamond

Help make your Government accountable in 2018!

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Help make your Government accountable in 2018!

State's vendor debt inches downward to $9.1 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2018

According to the Illinois Comptroller’s website, debt stood at $9,119,691,652.80 on Jan. 3.

From Madison Record

Kolker sides with state labor in vacating Rauner's nullification of 'fair share'

By Ann Maher | 2 years ago

St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker has ruled that Gov. Bruce Rauner's executive order prohibiting the collection of union dues from non-union state workers violates collective bargaining agreements.

State completes nearly 750 transportation projects in 2017

By Lea Leonard | Jan 2, 2018

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said nearly 750 transportation projects, ranging from road resurfacing to bridge construction, were completed in the state in 2017.

Former state school employee Sims paid in $95K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Barbara Sims, who retired in December 2017, saved $94,510 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Folger paid in $154K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.79M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Tim Folger, who retired in December 2017, saved $154,324 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Veach paid in $80K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.08M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sally Veach, who retired in December 2017, saved $79,708 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

This week in Illinois history: Jan. 8-14.

By Robert Hadley | Jan 1, 2018

Two opera singers, infamous ex-governor and snowstorm lead list of famous Illinois events this week.

Questionable campaign funds cloud Grasso bid for attorney general

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2017

Gary Grasso’s run to become Illinois' attorney general is sparking unwanted attention over sizable campaign contributions he took from foreign governments and potential ties to reputed members of the mob.

After Legionnaires’ outbreak kills 13 in state-run veterans home, Rauner tries to deflect responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2017

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) expressed outrage over a Dec. 20 WBEZ report that said state officials wanted to wait nearly a week before making the public aware of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Illinois vendor debt falls to $9.29 billion as year draws to a close

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2017

Illinois’ unpaid vendor debt dipped to $9,293,287,365.33 as of Dec. 27, according to the state comptroller's office, continuing a trend that has seen the state’s unpaid debt holding under $10 billion ever since Gov. Bruce Rauner moved to issue $6 billion worth of general obligation bonds to use toward Illinois’ then record-setting burden of nearly $17 billion.