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Illinois Lawmaker Tells Colleagues to Stop Driving State Cars until Budget Crisis Ends

In the tenth month of a budget impasse, one Illinois lawmaker is making news about how the state should respond to its inability to pass a budget. Speaking to the

By Carl Wicklander

/ April 4, 2016

Illinois Lawmaker Tells Colleagues to Stop Driving State Cars until Budget Crisis Ends

OPINION: Donald Trump Still Offers Little Clarity in Foreign Policy Positions

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump may be reviving a term synonymous with foreign policy restraint. In a wide-ranging interview with the New York Times that was released over the weekend,

By Carl Wicklander

/ March 28, 2016

OPINION: Donald Trump Still Offers Little Clarity in Foreign Policy Positions

New Ted Cruz Foreign Policy Team May Be Good News for Trump

With the release of U.S Senator Ted Cruz's foreign policy team, the focus may be about to change in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Cruz,

By Carl Wicklander

/ March 21, 2016

New Ted Cruz Foreign Policy Team May Be Good News for Trump

More Than Half a Million Voters Sign Up to End Partisan Gerrymandering in Illinois

As primary election day approaches in Illinois, one group that is attempting to reform congressional maps is looking to see their agenda become a reality. Independent Map Amendment, the group

By Carl Wicklander

/ March 14, 2016

Does A Dwindling Rubio Campaign Mean an Uncertain Future for the GOP?

Following the weekend's primaries and the upcoming votes on Tuesday, many eyes remain fixed on a presidential candidate who has been highly touted, but has delivered few victories,

By Carl Wicklander

/ March 7, 2016

Does A Dwindling Rubio Campaign Mean an Uncertain Future for the GOP?

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to Run for President? Illinois Judge to Weigh In

In Illinois, a judge is expected to rule whether one of the top Republican challengers to Donald Trump is eligible to run for president. Born in Canada to an American

By Carl Wicklander

/ February 22, 2016

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to Run for President? Illinois Judge to Weigh In

Meet The Two Congressmen Who Defied Their Party and Voted Against North Korea Sanctions

Correction update: The article originally said that Amash voted against federal aid to Flint. There has not been a vote on it in the House yet. He has come out

By Carl Wicklander

/ February 15, 2016

Meet The Two Congressmen Who Defied Their Party and Voted Against North Korea Sanctions

Major Support for Independent Maps May Be Giving Campaign the Boost it Needs in 2016

The drive for reforming the drawing of congressional maps has gained a supporter who is hoping to ride a reformist challenge against a long-time incumbent. Independent Maps seeks to get

By Carl Wicklander

/ February 8, 2016

Major Support for Independent Maps May Be Giving Campaign the Boost it Needs in 2016

Illinois Governor Refuses to Expand Medical Marijuana Program to Include Veterans Suffering from PTSD

In a set-back for medical marijuana activists, Illinois has declined to expand the conditions that may be treated under a medical marijuana program which may also have repercussions for the

By Carl Wicklander

/ February 1, 2016

Illinois Governor Refuses to Expand Medical Marijuana Program to Include Veterans Suffering from PTSD

To Accommodate Major Party Candidates, Ill. Voters Will Have Less Opportunities to Vote in Primary

More than six weeks ahead of the Illinois presidential primary, a number of issues with the presidential candidates' petitions may alter whether residents can vote as they anticipated. Early

By Carl Wicklander

/ January 25, 2016

To Accommodate Major Party Candidates, Ill. Voters Will Have Less Opportunities to Vote in Primary

Independent Bill Fraser Says He Will Return Power to the People in Illinois

The Illinois 8th congressional district, covering the western portions of Chicago, may become one of the more unique races in 2016. U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is challenging incumbent U.

By Carl Wicklander

/ January 18, 2016

Independent Bill Fraser Says He Will Return Power to the People in Illinois

Rand Paul's Audit the Fed Bill Gets a Vote, But May End Up Helping a Primary Opponent

After introducing legislation to audit the Federal Reserve System, one lawmaker looks to be finally getting a vote this week. Over the weekend, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul announced on

By Carl Wicklander

/ January 11, 2016

Rand Paul's Audit the Fed Bill Gets a Vote, But May End Up Helping a Primary Opponent