Hal Patton would like to see lawmakers in Springfield put themselves in the shoes of the common man a little more often.

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Dwight Kay views House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as a “pay for play” artist head and shoulders above most all others.

Doug Jameson is accusing Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) of trying to undermine him in the eyes of one of his most ardent groups of supporters in their 113th House District race.

Reinking for Regional Superintendent, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,725 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Paul J Evans, a candidate committee, reported receiving $12,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Committee to Elect Scott Greenwald, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,160 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Committee to Elect Melinda "Mindy" Schneidewind, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,915.23 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Doug Jameson, the GOP candidate for a House seat in the 113th District, shares Gov. Bruce Rauner’s view that November’s election is a pivotal moment for Illinois.

Dwight Kay has been willing to leave his comfort zone to let voters know how critical he thinks November’s general election is to the state’s overall health.

Committee to Elect Tom Holbrook, a candidate committee, reported receiving $13,060 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Patton, a candidate committee, reported receiving $48,585.91 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Doug Jameson might find the current controversy swirling around Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker comical if it weren’t such serious business.

Citizens for David Michael, a candidate committee, reported receiving $450 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Dwight Kay says that trying to figure out how to keep fooling voters may be just one of J.B. Pritzker's problems.

Edwardsville State House candidate Katie Stuart received another $44,299 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show.

Since it was announced in May, a plan floated by the Chicago Federal Reserve to create a statewide residential property tax-- adding another $2,500 per year to the bill of a $250,000 Illinois home-- has been furiously, publicly opposed by Republicans across the state.

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

Friends for Debbie Ming Mendoza, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,700 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Malone, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.