Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

Power move: Republicans have little weight in Springfield, but their walkout grated on Democrats who accused them of shirking their jobs to represent constituents.

Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked ...

Alpha, received a call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, in January that he was tapped to head ...

We cannot be silent.” Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by Pr ...

If we balance the budget this year, I believe people will finally see that Illinois can govern itself.” That was a curious ...