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Victims rights advocate accuses Sen. Silverstein of harassment

By Giovanni Whaley | Nov 30, 2017

A victims rights advocate lobbying for legislation in Springfield that would allow sex crimes victims to receive legal representation alleges she became a victim of unwanted sexual advances by the state senator who sponsored her bill.

Roskam sees tax reform plan as good for middle class

By Giovanni Whaley | Nov 14, 2017

Republicans in the House and Senate have both presented their tax reform plans for the country and despite opposition from Democrats, their plans seem to be moving forward.

Roskam still awaiting justice over IRS debacle, not sure if he will support Rauner re-election bid

By Giovanni Whaley | Nov 13, 2017

Despite the U.S. Department of Justice's recent announcement that it settled in cases in which conservative groups alleged they were wrongfully targeted by the Internal Revenue Service and their tax-exempt status had been significantly delayed by the agency, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) said he still has issues regarding those cases.

Cook County commissioner wants voters to decide legality of marijuana in Illinois

By Giovanni Whaley | Nov 13, 2017

An advisory referendum allowing Cook County voters to decide whether recreational marijuana should be legal for people age 21 and older could be on the March 20 ballot.

Chicago called a top-five choice for Amazon's new digs

By Giovanni Whaley | Nov 1, 2017

At least one Illinois business expert says Chicago has put together a package Amazon can't resist.

Health insurance expert says health-care premiums set to go up in Illinois

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 27, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s efforts to preserve the Affordable Care Act will force up health-care premiums next year for Illinoisans who are not Medicaid-eligible, according to C. Steven Tucker, the founder of HealthInsuranceMentors.com.

Naperville podiatrist cheers executive order on health care

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 23, 2017

Dr. Kent Mercado says President Donald Trump might have just saved his business.

Judson sets the stage for Gingrich, Dean, other political leaders

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 23, 2017

Elgin has some big names coming to town.

Burr Ridge mayor angers Durkin with decision to run against him

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 16, 2017

Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub wants to oust House Minority leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) from the driver's seat and then turn Illinois around.

Abortion measure seen as putting another dent in Rauner's hopes

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 9, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner keeps finding ways to dig himself a deeper hole in his re-election bid, Thom Serafin, founder and CEO of Serafin and Associates and a public affairs consultant specializing in politics, suggested on the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show recently.

Illinoisan hailed as hero for fighting forced union dues; high court to take case

By Giovanni Whaley | Oct 2, 2017

What started as one man fighting being forced to pay union fees might change business as usual for unions across the country.

Illinoisans seen slipping into state-created financial sinkhole

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 25, 2017

Illinoisans are sinking under mounting state debt, and the future doesn't hold any hope for a lifeline, the founder of the non-profit Truth in Accounting said on "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show recently.

DePaul professor, Jamaican émigré defends American dream for all

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 23, 2017

Jason Hill, a philosophy professor at DePaul University in Chicago, remembers coming to America from Jamaica in 1985 with $120 in his pocket and a desire to achieve the American dream.

Cook County legal environment described as litigation gone wild

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 22, 2017

Cook County is the most unfair legal jurisdiction in the country, according to the Institute for Legal Reform.

Parochial schools must answer to higher cause in teaching children, educator says

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 11, 2017

A parochial school's moral obligation to its students creates a different relationship between teacher and student than that in public schools, Gerald Lordan, a social studies teacher at Fenwick High School, contends.

NIU football coach sees much promise in this year's squad

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 6, 2017

Before a flat ending against Boston College (BC), the Northern Illinois University football team looked like the team Sean Frazier expects it to turn into, he said.

Champaign attorney takes aim at top law enforcement post in Illinois

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 4, 2017

Erika Harold wants to put an end to the power hold she says the Madigans have on lllinois.

Activist argues 'sanctuary' status makes Illinois a safe place for criminals

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 28, 2017

As of Monday, when Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 31 into law, police in Illinois may not detain, arrest or even search a person based on immigration status.

Tax credit scholarship program described as lifeline for some students

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 28, 2017

Illinois Republicans and Democrats have been squaring off over a tax credit scholarship proposal that is included in the state's public funding measure, Senate Bill 1.