Democrats have used one-time revenue to pay for long-term pet projects, fund migrant care, and even increase their own salaries. Now, the consequences of this irresponsible spending have caught up…

CORRUPTION Madigan corruption trial convenes; jury selection begins.  A major criminal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began this week in Chicago. Madigan faces bribery and racketeering…

CORRUPTION Mike Madigan, once Illinois’ most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial.  The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as…

It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been cut out of the process. We have to work together if…

CORRUPTION/ETHICS REFORM McCombie Calls for Reform Amid Ethics Awareness Month.  With the two-year anniversary of former Speaker Mike Madigan’s indictment coinciding with national ethics awareness month, House Minority Leader Tony…

As a reminder, you can watch today’s combined Budget and State of the State Address from Governor Pritzker live at noon on the General Assembly website: Illinois General Assembly Home…