All Republican Committeeman John McGlasson says he is likely to get out of his call for a special meeting of the state GOP after the shellacking the party took in November is a chance to speak his mind at the party’s regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 9 in Bolingbrook. If he can make his way onto the agenda.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of $241,533 in grants for two wildlife pheasant habitat projects through the Illinois State Pheasant Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.

Written public comment period open through February 11

Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in December in thirteen of Illinois's metropolitan areas, and decreased in one, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that income qualified households can apply for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Illinois will offer $100 million in state funds to help federal government workers affected by the partial shutdown in the form of low-interest or interest-free loans.

The pressure is building on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to make good on his campaign promise of implementing a fair and balanced redistricting map.

Gov. Encourages Illinois Banks and Credit Unions to Support Furloughed Federal Workers; IL Dept. of Commerce to Offer Winter Heating Assistance to Impacted Federal Workers

The tens upon tens of people who voted for me and have read my commentaries know I am an enemy of hypocrisy and can be, at times, a tad bit sarcastic; however, today I attempt to set aside most of the snark and sticks with the relevant facts regarding marijuana.

Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan deferred to her father, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party by not going after Gov. Rod Blagojevich a decade ago, a Wheatland Township Board trustee said during a recent interview.

A senior fellow at the Heartland Institute believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker used debunked climate-change claims in his inaugural address to Illinois.

Jeff Carter really doesn’t see many losers in schools such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looking to protect their rapidly growing international student base.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider says he walked away from new Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s inaugural address feeling more fearful for the state than ever.

Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan could have done far more to root out public corruption, including going after Gov. Rod Blagojevich a decade ago, a prominent Kendall County Republican said during a recent interview.

Ted Dabrowski, president of the website Wirepoints, says Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first act as governor of Illinois confirms what Wirepoints predicted before he took office: He will not keep promises he made while campaigning.

A growing trend that has international students pouring onto college campuses here in the United States has Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) worried about the futures of students here at home.

IDOT prepared for winter storm, urges public to avoid unnecessary trips

Another Round of Cold, Snow Takes Aim at Northern and Central Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed former state Rep. David Harris, a Republican of Arlington Heights, state revenue director.

Standing with Working Families, Gov. Pritzker Takes Critical First Steps, Including Women’s Pay Equity, Prosecuting Wage Theft, Using Project Labor Agreements, Requiring Prevailing Wage and Promoting Diversity in State Contracts and Moving Employees to Appropriate Steps