Despite the often contentious politics in the state capitol, Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was glad to see they could come together to pass laws addressing roadway safety.

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

Illinois ranked near the bottom in average U.S. home values over a 12-year period ending in 2017, according to a new Wirepoints report.

Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding answers from House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the wake of an ongoing criminal probe where several people with close ties to the longtime Democratic leader have already been implicated.

Jason Gonzales insists that his legal stand against Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is about much more than losing a 2016 Democratic primary at the hands of the Illinois House Speaker's powerful political machine.

For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-Colona), who left Illinois with his family nearly three years ago in part to escape the rising taxes, is now running for office in the Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is sounding the alarm about the state’s rising tax rates.

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

Northwest Families for Life co-founder Laura Vandercar is adamant that nothing good can come from the proposed repeal of the state’s parental notification law for abortions.

Republican state Rep. Andrew Chesney (Freeport) says he stands firmly opposed to the smoke-and-mirrors tactics he witnessed during his first spring session in Springfield.

With just days remaining in the legislative session, Republican state Rep. Tom Demmer (Dixon) remains firm on his position that no new taxes are needed.

Republican state Rep. Andrew Chesney (Freeport) insists that his views on abortion are clear even though he has not read the particulars of the state of Georgia’s so-called “fetal heartbeat bill,” signed into law last week amid controversy around the U.S.

In some ways, Republican House member Andrew Chesney (Freeport) thinks the verdict is already in with regard to the ongoing probe into Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s alleged involvement in a property tax-saving scheme.

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) thinks Democrats crossed the line in the simmering abortion debate long before Rep. Diane Pappas (D-Itasca) is reported to have invoked the idea of castration as a viable solution.

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.