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Men's rights activist asks for understanding before judgment

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 14, 2017

A member of a men’s rights group in Illinois wants to spread the word that they are not anti-women; they are pro-family values and supportive of a man’s role in his household.

Oberweis bemoans 'bleak' budget hopes, frustration in Senate

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 25, 2017

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) doesn't like his job right now.

Rauner tells people: Power of change is in your hands alone

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 23, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner told listeners of the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show that they'd better not rely on entrenched politicians to save them.

No relief in sight for Illinoisans -- property tax-wise or otherwise, policy pro says

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 5, 2017

Homeowners in Illinois pay some of the highest property taxes in the country, so it might be easy to understand why Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumberg) introduced legislation to increase homeowner’s exemptions, in some cases by $2,000.

Roskam pushes prosecution of former IRS agent

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 18, 2017

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, is calling for the prosecution of a former Internal Revenue Service employee whom Roskam believes helped "weaponize" the IRS by targeting conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Educator challenges meaning of diversity at New Trier High School

By Giovanni Whaley | Jan 23, 2017

New Trier Township High School will hold an All-School Seminar Day during the month of February, and some of the scheduled seminars and workshops are causing a bit of controversy -- and bringing up an important question about what diversity actually means.