Republican state House candidate Micheal Babcock believes term limits are a necessity for the Illinois government to get back on track.

Illinois State Board of Elections records show that Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville), the former right-hand man to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, recently donated $45,500 to the re-election campaign of state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Godfrey) -- a donation that doesn't sit too well with her Republican opponent Michael Babcock.

Between being present while Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoes a bill and stumping with Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), House candidate Mike Babcock has been busy.

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, who is vying for the 56th Senate District seat, said he has sat back like so many others believing the chaos in Springfield would work out.

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) quoted a pop icon during his outgoing speech on the last day of the legislative session.

Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) has Illinois students' best interest in mind.

A gut and replacement that became the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) bill stalled on the last day of the legislative session.

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) accused Rep. William Davis (D-Chicago) of lying about HB 1445, which would allow adolescents to be seen by a counselor for up to 12 sessions, instead of five, without informing their parents or guardians, it sure seemed like it.

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

For a number of years, the Metro East Sanitary District has been a hallmark of political patronage and a lack of competence, according to Sen. William Haine (D-Alton).

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

Equal-pay legislation was as unpopular in the Senate as it was in the House.

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.

Changing up leadership and opening confidential records goes against GOP beliefs.