“More than three decades ago, a young Barack Obama came to Chicago to take the first steps on a path that would truly bend the arc of history.

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.

Ammie Kessem, who is running for 19th House District, said she agrees with a resolution introduced by Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in opposition of new property taxes.

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.

Irving Myrick only recently discovered that the property taxes on the retirement home he bought in Markham in 2012 were double what he thought he'd owe at the time of purchase. Now he’s fighting just to be able to afford to keep the house.

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) asked Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) if he found it ironic that the House chastises private businesses over thievery when lawmakers are the No. 1 entity stealing the most from taxpayers.

With Illinois state government increasing taxes and placing more restrictions on local businesses, small businesses often suffer from increased government regulations, according to the candidate for House District 19.

Recent exam questions in an African Studies class indicate the left may be doing all it can to paint the current president as a bigot while ignoring the ethical and moral lapses of leaders on its own side.

Attorney Bart Goldberg appeared to be a strong contender in the March Democratic primary in the 20th Senate District.

An 11th-hour pre-primary letter from Chicago-area ultra-orthodox rabbis to shore up the flagging race of state Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) was ill-advised, the anti-abuse advocate who claims Silverstein sexually harassed her said during an interview Wednesday.

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

Jimmy Kemp joins Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson to preview the Kemp Forum in Chicago 5/11

Illinois' billion-dollar pension debt could rise by millions if two Democrats' pension bills are approved by the Senate and Gov. Bruce Rauner.

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.

Though she’s arguing for change from the state’s political past, 15th District House candidate Amanda Biela’s recycling of a Reagan-era campaign slogan may provide the key to reaching voters with her message.

Ja’Mal Green thinks the office of the mayor of Chicago should be a reflection of its people.

Morning Answer - Kristen McQueary of the Chicago Tribune joins Bruce Wolf and Shaun Thompson

Two-term 45th Ward Alderman John Arena faces the prospect of a multi-headed monster in his planned run for re-election in 2019.