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Lawyer warns against override of 'fake' workers' comp bill veto

By Michael McGrady | Oct 20, 2017

A workers’ compensation bill the General Assembly is expected to take up when it returns to session is “nutty,” according to a Chicago attorney.

Roxana landfill took radioactive waste without authority, document reveals

By Michael McGrady | Jun 14, 2017

A Roxana landfill operated by Republic Services has accepted radioactive material despite not having license to do so, according to an inquiry by the Metro East Sun.

Libertarian leader calls out Manar for $5.4 billion tax increase

By Michael McGrady | Jun 4, 2017

Illinois taxpayers should not have to pay the cost of a Democratic lack of accountability, a Libertarian leader told Metro East Today recently.

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.