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Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.

Golf club purchase doesn't sit well with all Lake Villa residents

By Michael McGrady | May 21, 2017

Some Lake Villa residents fear they could end up the losers if the township goes through with a proposal to purchase the Antioch Golf Club, which has been hemorrhaging money for years.

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Buffalo Grove High School class takes liberal stance on racism, parent says

By Michael McGrady | Apr 21, 2017

At Buffalo Grove High School (BGHS), staff and faculty are pushing a different definition of racism that has at least one parent fuming over what he calls "far-left teachings" motivated by political ideology.

Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Michael McGrady | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

Election board weighs West Deerfield flier after complaint

By Michael McGrady | Mar 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Elections is reviewing a West Deerfield Township flier sent to residents after a complaint that the mailer was more of a political promotion than an informational notice.