Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a plan to be approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner today.

The ongoing sexual harassment scandal in Springfield is serving as motivation to GOP state House candidate Ken Idstein.

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Ken Idstein would like to see Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) join forces with him on the Mike Madigan front.

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

Ken Idstein points the finger at the “political ruling class” in Springfield for being responsible for some of the worse ills inflicted on the state.

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. David S. Olsen (R-Downers Grove) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

Ken Idstein sees regulations, topped by out-of-control workmen’s compensation guidelines, as the most crippling handicapped placed on businesses across the state.

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the state's constitution that tied in a committee vote raised questions with Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor).

Barrett Davie's motivation for being in Springfield is clear and simple.

Craig Wilcox reasons the tenor of the people tells you everything you need to know about the condition of the troubled state of Illinois.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

Ken Idstein says no stone should go unturned in the state’s ongoing battle to dig itself out from financial ruin.

Illinois state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) is complicit with the Democratic machine led by the House's powerful Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), recently denying Illinois voters a chance at fair maps in November, her Republican opponent said in a recent social media post.

Craig Wilcox is at a loss to understand why state lawmakers don’t make more of a collective effort to aid small business owners across the state given how crucial they are to the overall success of the economy.

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

Ken Idstein wants to wipe away all the pain he sees lawmakers in Springfield having inflicted on small-business owners across the state.

A lowest-bidder for small business bill failed by four votes at the April 27 House floor debate.

Committeeman Mark Shaw has bagged the endorsements of state Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in his run for chairman of the Illinois Republican Party.

It may be business as usual in Springfield now that House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) has won re-election as Illinois Democratic Party chairman, but at least one Republican is questioning the move.