In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

Teachers and lawmakers believe there is an urgent need for regulation as schools navigate AI's growing role in education.

The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by elected officials. This verdict is a good start ...” - Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Mi ...

The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

The outcome in the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan was a decidedly mixed bag — a sobering reflection of the ...

Illinois lawmakers have differing budget ideas as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion deficit. Republicans say ...

Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees.

In a complaint to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Bagby claims she was driven out of City Hall for bringing harassment and ...

By applying the sales tax only to goods and a small number of services, Illinois is missing the ability to tax much of the ...

The fiscal watchdog group lays out a financial road map as Illinois faces its own budget gap and uncertainty about federal ...

An Illinois Senate Republican has reintroduced a bill to help make the election process more transparent and uniform for ...