The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Andrew Chesney has a novel idea for how he’d like to see state politics operate in Illinois.

Early voting began across Illinois for the 2018 general elections and Stephenson County has totals surpassing the 2016 presidential election and 2014 midterm elections.

Andrew Chesney is proud to know that former 89th District State Rep. Jim Sacia sees some of himself in the current Republican candidate.

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

Republican candidate Andrew Chesney doesn't understand how lawmakers in Springfield fail to make improvements when many constituents want the same things from the state government.

Newly appointed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie testified Sept. 26 before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (SVAC).

Andrew Chesney doesn't understand how lawmakers in Springfield rationalize putting the financial weight of the entire government on the shoulders of a few.

Republican House candidate Andrew Chesney has scored the Illinois Farm Bureau Activator (IFB) endorsement in his run in the 89th District.

Republican House candidate Andrew Chesney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see criminal charges filed against someone in the campaign of his 89th District Democratic opponent Nick Hyde for misuse of government resources.

The Illinois Republican Party accused Democratic House candidate Nick Hyde’s campaign of violating a state law that prohibits the use of taxpayer-funded resources for political purposes.

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Friends of Nick Hyde, a candidate committee, reported receiving $23,219.13 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Joan Padilla for State Representative, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,250 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Booker for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,537 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Committee to Elect Jeff Doran, a candidate committee, reported receiving $200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens to Elect Brian VanVickle for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,575 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Bivins, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,286.92 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Team Demmer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,600 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.