Amar Augillard wants his encore performance to turn as many heads as his opening act did.

Ken Idstein has had enough of what he sees as House Speaker Mike Madigan’s double-dealing ways.

Republican House candidate Ken Idstein worries the worse might be yet to come in the state’s growing “pension spiking” crisis.

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) has publicly endorsed Chris Bos to replace Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) in the 51st District.

T.J. Edwards, a Lakes graduate and All-American linebacker for the University of Wisconsin, decided to sit out the NFL Draft and return to the Badgers for his senior year.

August is shaping up to be a critical time for Barrett Davie in his run against Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) in District 29.

Republican House candidate Ken Idstein dreads the way lawmakers in Springfield have been so consistent in the way they've handled Illinois’ long-bungled state pension system.

NBA rookie Jalen Brunson was recently back where it all began, sharing his experiences with the next generation of youngsters looking to follow in his footsteps.

Lake County Board Member Carol Calabresa sees the recent push by lawmakers to change the county assessor office from an appointed to an elected position as nothing more than typical Springfield maneuvering.

Mary Hallan-FioRito is encouraged by the changing views of many Americans.

Ken Idstein thinks state Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) has outlasted his usefulness in Lake County.

Ken Idstein is concered over the way the 2017 state budget opened the floodgates for all the abuse Illinois taxpayers now find themselves drowning in.

Thomas Motzko insists he still only has eyes for South Dakota State.

Evan Boudreaux is starting to feel even more at home in West Lafayette.

Ken Idstein recently ripped into the state’s newly enacted $38.5 billion budget, which his opponent Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) helped push through the Illinois House of Representatives, saying it is just another example of the same failed policies causing so many residents to flee in droves.

Ken Idstein is convinced no good can come to the state from the advent of a progressive tax system.

Bryant Brown wants his last shot at Waukegan to be a memorable one.

Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is still finding reasons to be proud of standing in opposition to the 2017 state budget.

Ken Idstein’s connection with the people of the 62nd District appears to be growing.

Ken Idstein doesn’t think the real price exacted on the state of Illinois by the problem of spiraling outmigration can be measured in dollars and cents.