Residents' fear of losing their home is very real in Illinois, according to the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 55.

Jillian Rose Bernas said the fact that Illinois has the second highest property tax burden and combined tax burden in the nation is not something that happened overnight.

Committee members in the Senate Human Services Hearing heard at length earlier this month about how children in the custody of the Illinois Department Children and Family Services (DCFS) are being kept in hospitals beyond medical necessity.

Republican state House candidate Marilyn Smolenski said a recent Chicago Tribune exposé on sexual abuse within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system is saddening and lawmakers should be doing more to ensure the safety of students.

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed House BIll 5513 into law, which provides additional funds for police officers and families.

Republican Senate candidate Barrett Davie said Illinois is not better off one year after lawmakers passed a historic 32-percent tax increase.

Republican candidate Barrett Davie doesn’t see how he can lose in his run against Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) if the election comes to be about pocketbook issues.

Senate Republican candidate Barrett Davie has been busy canvassing his district this holiday, noting on July 3 his plans to walk in Independence Day parades.

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

Somewhere along the way, Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) priorities moved from protecting students to shielding teachers, according to Republican state Senate candidate Barrett Davie.

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) has Illinois students' best interest in mind.

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

A $15 million historic preservation tax credit could turn Peoria and River Edge communities around, according to one state House member.

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.