Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

Early weeks of new Trump administration dominates legislative debate By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois ...

A Republican Illinois state legislator says President Donald Trump has reduced the state’s Democrats to a “puddle of tears.” ...

Power move: Republicans have little weight in Springfield, but their walkout grated on Democrats who accused them of shirking their jobs to represent constituents.

Alpha, received a call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, in January that he was tapped to head ...

The Chicago Tribune editorial board is "cautiously optimistic Democrats who long have ruled Springfield won’t turn first to ...