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Illinois needs to rein in spending, Miller says

By Michael McGrady | Feb 13, 2018

Katie Miller, the Mt. Prospect Republican vying for the seat in the 53rd House District, is running for office with one thing in mind: lowering taxes.

Glenview school accused of offering group only Hispanics may join

By Michael McGrady | Nov 3, 2017

Attea Middle School in Glenview has an extracurricular program for students that focuses primarily on leadership goals, but there's a catch: Only Hispanic students can join.

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Rauner pushes tech, manufacturing message at Elk Grove expo

By Michael McGrady | Oct 23, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner took his message of promoting Illinois manufacturing and trade to the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo recently as part of a statewide tour, according to a press release.

Lawyer worries about override of veto of 'silly' workers' comp measure

By Michael McGrady | Oct 23, 2017

A Chicago lawyer describes a workers' compensation bill presented by Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) as a “silly concept” he was glad to see Gov. Bruce Rauner veto in August.

'Godless' Democrats accused of forcing abortion expansion on taxpayers

By Michael McGrady | Jul 13, 2017

Many of the Democrats who pushed through legislation to expand abortion rights in lllinois voted against their beliefs, James Pittman Jr. told the North Cook News recently.

U of I student's essay becomes open plea for Middle East peace

By Michael McGrady | Jun 21, 2017

Jack Cadden's writing assignment went from the classroom to the center of a campus controversy recently.

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.