Some downstate reps in the General Assembly have a resolution to boot Cook County out of Illinois. It is a stupid idea. But let's suspend disbelief and consider the journey to Chicagoland statehood. more ›

The Ricketts family has asked the state of Illinois to borrow up to $300 million in a bond offering that will fund a major to Wrigley Field, the beloved but 96-year old ballpark of their recently purchased Chicago Cubs. more ›

Although many lives were lost, many other lives were changed. The nine year anniversary of 9/11 comes during a time of great political and social controversy. But today at the Pentagon, Obama acknowledged that "this is a time of difficulty for our country, and it is often in such moments that some try to stoke bitterness -- to divide us based on our differences, to blind us to what we have in common." more ›

According to the Civic Federation, financial Armageddon is at Illinois' doorstep. The Sun Times reports that the watchdog group, one of many in our state, released an analysis yesterday recommending the state increase the income tax, cut $2 billion more from the budget, along with some other measures to alleviate a $12 billion budgetary black hole. In an interview with the Sun Times, Civic Federation president Laurence Msall said “Doomsday is here.” more ›

"Good afternoon, everybody. First I'd like to thank you for taking time out of your busy, action-packed governmental positions to join us here today. I realize that all of you are constantly busy and extremely efficient, so we appreciate you taking a few minutes out of your day to recieve a quick update on how the State of Illinois handles ethics. more ›

Those who know the exact price of their morning coffee received a gentle reminder this morning: the Cook County sales tax hike to 10.25% is effective today. Statewide, other new laws taking effect July 1: more ›