Treasurer Rutherford: State Government Lacks Long-Range Planning
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says it's time for long-range planning to come to government, and the state should be run more like a business.
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Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says it's time for long-range planning to come to government, and the state should be run more like a business.
If your life lacks a mint sheet of Elvis Presley Stamps, a Davy Crockett Pencil Set or a five pound silver coin, the State of Illinois has the answer with an on-line auction running through Sunday.
Illinois politicians were quick to weigh in after former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday for his corruption convictions, largely saying they hope it puts an end to corruption in the governor's office.
The Illinois State Treasurer's vault at the state Capitol is running out of room, and Treasurer Dan Rutherford is now auctioning some of the assets online.
Operation Reunite is Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford's mission to return unclaimed medals to America's heroes.
Some of America's heroes have been separated from the medals they earned by serving our country, and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is on a mission to reunite them.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says a new state law makes it easier for people to catch up with un-cashed paychecks they may have forgotten about, or never received.
The Illinois state treasurer wants to get rid of $1.5 billion in assets, and he hopes using the State Fair will move things along.
The state is making more money than usual, though not enough to fill the budget gap.
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has outlined his plan to protect Illinois investment dollars in case of a federal default.
Illinois' electoral votes haven't gone to a Republican presidential candidate since 1988, but state Treasurer Dan Rutherford thinks 2012 could turn Illinois red once again.
Illinois' state treasurer and comptroller have given up, at least for now, on the idea of unifying their offices.
Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford suspended a top administrator for a college-savings program because she let some state employees in on a state-matching opportunity before the public heard about it.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford concedes there were mistakes made in a promotion for the state's Bright Start college fund program.
About 7,300 people who contributed money to the state's Bright Start college savings plan--thinking they'd get a $250 matching contribution and didn't--have a chance to get their money back.
Because its Web site wasn't updated, several participants in the Bright Start college savings program will not be getting the matching donations they expected.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Sunday that the state's gargantuan debt has pushed Illinois to "the verge of a financial disaster."
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has been in office for a little more than 100 days and, like other politicians, he used the milestone to highlight his accomplishments.
The union representing many state employees disagrees strongly with Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford's plan to require state workers to contribute more to their pensions.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Tuesday that he's encouraged by the atmosphere around the Capitol this year as budget negotiations heat up.
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Thursday that he's cutting his office's budget by pinching pennies wherever he can.
The state of Illinois is sitting on $1.5 billion and it's just waiting for you or someone you know to claim it. It's money owed to millions of people -- unclaimed cash and property sitting in a vault in the State Capitol.
Illinois senators have signed off on a proposal to allow voters to decide if the state should combine the two offices that handle state finances.
Newly-elected Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford followed through Tuesday on a campaign promise to close six satellite offices that he says are underutilized.
Longtime Republican legislator Dan Rutherford has won his bid to become Illinois' next treasurer.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum opens at Chicago's Field Museum on Friday, the first time the exhibition has been put on display outside of Japan.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
A Chicago-area pet rescue involved in saving beagles from the controversial Ridglan Farms breeding-testing facility in Wisconsin is now looking for available forever homes.
Burglars broke into Salerno's on Tap in Chicago's West Town community early Thursday morning.
A former volleyball coach from Elburn, Illinois, has been charged in a sexual assault case dating back more than 25 years.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Chicago city leaders on Wednesday announced a new effort to connect people with affordable housing.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
A new internet tool developed with the help of the University of Chicago is making it possible for music listeners to identify songs that were created using artificial intelligence.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bill Pullinsi, a Chicago-area stage director and producer widely called the "father of dinner theater," has died.
Some special “fossils” will be unveiled Friday at Chicago’s Field Museum.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert’s old desks, and now it will receive the whole “Late Show” set.
Visitation was to be held Thursday for Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise last week.
Burglars broke into Salerno’s on Tap in Chicago’s West Town community early Thursday morning.
Mostly sunny but cooler Thursday, especially by the lake. Highs around 60.
A Chicago police officer's family said he's lucky to be alive after he was attacked on Tuesday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
Tens of thousands of Chicago-area home listings have disappeared from Zillow amid a dispute with Midwest Real Estate Data, which cut off access to its database.
An animal died in a high-rise fire in Chicago's Gold Coast district early Thursday.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum opens at Chicago's Field Museum on Friday, the first time the exhibition has been put on display outside of Japan.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.
Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
Andrew Benintendi drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the ninth inning, four Chicago pitchers held Seattle to one hit, and the White Sox beat the Mariners 2-1.
Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to move into first place in the NL Central.
Rickea Jackson's promising first season with the Chicago Sky is over after it barely began after suffering a torn ACL in Sunday's win against the Minnesota Lynx.
Burglars broke into Salerno's on Tap in Chicago's West Town community early Thursday morning.
A former volleyball coach from Elburn, Illinois, has been charged in a sexual assault case dating back more than 25 years.
Chicago police on Wednesday were searching for seven people in connection with an armed robbery at the Thorndale CTA Red Line stop earlier this month.
A man was shot in the legs early Wednesday morning in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
Three teens were wounded during two separate shootings in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
