Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson estimates that the number of state residents owning a conceal and carry license has increased to more than 310,000.

Former Loyola and Simeon Career Academy star Donte Ingram has inked a deal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has joined the growing chorus of state lawmakers staunchly opposed to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed plan to borrow billions more as part of an overall scheme to stall the city’s soaring pension liability.

Republican state House candidate Ammie Kessem is calling for action in the wake of a Chicago Tribune report that found nearly 40 Chicago Public School (CPS) students reported being sexually assaulted on school property over the last decade.

Ammie Kessem argues that Rep. Robert Martwick’s actions are proof that he views voters in the 19th House District as second-class citizens.

Emotions are expected to be running high Thursday evening during the 6th Congressional District candidate debate between U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Arlington Heights) and Democratic challenger Sean Casten.

Republican state House candidate Ammie Kessem believes Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino only governs with one person in mind: himself.

Republican committeeman Pete Podgorski has resigned his post in the 38th Ward.

A new report by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) suggests that legislation put in place in the wake of the scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has fallen short of its goal.

Republican House candidate Ammie Kessem is calling foul on a plan she sees as an effort to keep Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in power as long as possible.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Ammie Kessem is glad to be on the same side as Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st Ward).

Ammie Kessem stands in amazement over how what she sees as such gross incompetence can so steadily be rewarded.

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation has been honored with the Cure Violence Civic Achievement Award at a fund a fundraising event held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago that raised more than $750,000.

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.

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.

Ammie Kessem argues Rep. Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) seems chiefly concerned with governing for just one person.