Rep. Davis Says He Was Threatened
In the wake of the shooting that killed six people and wounded a Congresswoman in Arizona, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) says he is dealing with a threat of his own.
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In the wake of the shooting that killed six people and wounded a Congresswoman in Arizona, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) says he is dealing with a threat of his own.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Monday that the nation needs tougher gun laws to prevent another incident similar to the Arizona shooting rampage.
The Better Government Association describes the income tax hike being cooked up in Springfield as "closed-door backroom dealing."
Illinois business groups are pleased with workers' compensation reforms passed in a state House committee Sunday evening.
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it's time to tone down violent political language, in the wake of the Arizona shooting spree that critically wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)
Lawmakers in Springfield still cannot come to an agreement on whether to increase the state income tax before the new Illinois General Assembly is sworn in later this week.
As he was sworn in today for his first full term, Gov. Pat Quinn conceded that the state is in a "fiscal crisis."
Illinois lawmakers are taking steps to limit free mass transit services for the elderly.
A proposal to raise taxes dramatically seems to be stuck in ``park'' at the Illinois state capitol.
llinois State Police plan to beef up security a bit when Gov. Pat Quinn and other state officials are sworn into office.
Even if state lawmakers approve a major income tax hike as Gov. Pat Quinn is inaugurated for his first elected term, the state's budget problems will last long after he's sworn in on Monday.
One of the lesser-known candidates for Mayor has come up with one novel way to bypass some of the City's problems with its parking meter privatization.
Chicago mayoral hopeful Carol Moseley Braun went on the attack on two major rivals for their financial histories and political connections, after days of facing questions about her own finances.
Illinois lawmakers left Springfield on Friday without voting on a major income tax hike as Democratic leaders tried to drum up support for a plan aimed at solving the state's budget mess.
The oldest non-partisan government research organization in the state says the proposed Illinois income tax increase will not help lower the state's $15 billion deficit.
