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State Rep. Randy Ramey's drunk arrest video to be used against him in ad (VIDEO)

Illinois State Representative Randy Ramey’s drunk-driving arrest video was posted on You Tube on February 1, 2012, and his fellow-Republican...

Illinois State Senator A.J. Wilhelmi quits

Joliet’s Democratic State Senator A.J. Wilhelmi of Illinois’ 43rd District is quitting his congressional post in the next few weeks in...

Chicago and Downstate Illinois in different positions at the start of 2012

The down-state residents and legislators that want to detach Chicago from the State of Illinois may want to reevaluate their desires. Although the...

Senator Suzi Schmidt not seeking re-election

Illinois State Senator Suzi Schmidt announced that she would not run for re-election in 2012, on November 1, 2011, following revelations of marital...

Illinois General Assembly defies Governor Quinn and passes Smart Grid bill

At a rate akin to warp speed for the Illinois General Assembly, both chambers approved smart grid legislation last week during the fall Veto...

Manar announces run for State Senate

The Alton Telegraph reported Friday that Macoupin County Board Chairman Andy Manar officially announced his run for the state senate in the 48th...

Feigenholtz pleads with IL Senate to fix $30 million mental health budget error

(Chicago, IL) – June 21, 2011. State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) today called on the Illinois Senate to approve legislation this week...

A insider guide to an Illinois legislative session

Twice a year, the Illinois General Assembly convenes to address the business of running the state. In January they have a “budget session...

Redistricting public station to open in Chicago

Tomorrow, Tuesday April 19th the Illinois Redistricting Committee will open another tool for the public to take an active role in the redistricting...