James Murray just keeps on beating the odds.

Dan Gott doesn’t think a seat in Springfield should come down to how many game tickets legislators can offer to voters.

Katy Dolan Baumer, the Republican candidate for state representative in the 44th District, has based her campaign on a platform of business and regulatory reform, and has also strongly advocated in favor of working to help small businesses across the state.

Republican state Representative candidate Eddie Corrigan is remaining tight-lipped about his stance on the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment" (ERA) now being considered by the Illinois House.

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.

Stevenson High School grad and Villanova hoops star Jalen Brunson has capped his NCAA title-winning career by declaring for the NBA draft.

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.

Glenview natives and current Dartmouth University football players Charlie Pontarelli and Brennan Cascarano have been named recipients of an academic award from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF).

Jillian Rose Bernas is convinced too many lawmakers in Springfield now view their appointment as a self-serving proposition.

Ammie Kessem is urging voters in the 19th House District to voice their opposition to a housing project on Northwest Highway by voting for her in her race against Rep. Robert Martwick (D-Chicago).

Doug Bennett is pushing health care reforms he argues could lead to the repeal and replacement of Obamacare and a system offering plans better tailored to fit individual needs.

Charlene Foss-Eggemann is a candidate for the Republican State Central Committee in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. A resident of Park Ridge, Foss-Eggemann recently discussed her campaign with the North Cook News, including a Q and A session in which she outlined why she feels she is the best candidate for the job.

John Elleson wants his Republican primary campaign in the 9th Congressional District to be viewed as a selfless endeavor.

Cook County voters have spoken on a wide-range of issues and candidates, and their voice could soon set the tone for a state suddenly grappling with taking a stand on defining itself.

Eddie Corrigan topped Katie Miller Tuesday night in the 53rd District Republican primary battle to replace retiring Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights).

Voters should be aware that part of Katy Dolan Baumer’s motivation for running for the seat held Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) in the 44th District is all about keeping an earlier promise to them.

The National Review has joined the growing list of publications endorsing the candidacy of Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

The Chicago Bears are showing their long-term commitment to quarterback Mitch Trubisky by supplying him with the weapons the team believes he needs to restore the franchise’s honor in the NFC.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and local activist Denise Rotheimer were together at the Capitol on Tuesday to push for passage of Ives’ bill that gives victims of sexual harassment more rights.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is advising voters in Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove to do their homework before casting their vote on the March 20 referendum proposal that would cost taxpayers an additional $137 million for building repairs and added features like air conditioning.