Sheriff urges financial watch list for towns
In what seems like a common-sense approach to a growing problem, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart wants the state comptroller to create and publish online a financial watch list of...
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Reviving tax swap could help schools, homeowners
With Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic Party leader Mike Madigan engaged in an apparent blood feud in Springfield, a few state senators are discussing a grand compromise that could...
Southland lawmakers rip Rauner on Illiana cut
Southland legislators derided Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to cut funding for the proposed Illiana toll road and contend that the action continues a pattern of disregard for their economically embattled...
Harvey OKs sheriff’s office as inspector general
Harvey's City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night naming Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's office as the city's inspector general, but aldermen expect Mayor Eric Kellogg to veto the measure...
Confessions of a fair weather Blackhawks fan
I know almost nothing about hockey. But that hasn't stopped me from acting like a know-it-all while watching the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup playoffs. I behave like every ignorant...
Champions of the middle class in Springfield
With Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan willing to wage war on behalf of the middle class, those of us in that group ought to feel like the...
Kadner: Let’s get started on Illinois’ Wall of Shame
Until a couple of weeks ago, the Illinois Legislature was ready to vote on spending $500,000 of your tax money on a statue for former U.S. Speaker of the House...
Report: Mental health care in crisis in Illinois
As Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner does battle with the Democratic forces of Mike Madigan in Springfield and Illinois residents choose sides in the political feud, an organization that advocates for...
Congress and the nation’s secret trade deals
When U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski asked to see a trade agreement that's the subject of debate in Congress, he was taken three floors below ground level in the Capitol Visitors...
Is it war or just politics in Springfield?
It sure sounded like Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, were talking about going to the mattresses, as family soldiers in "The Godfather" referred to...