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Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

Rauner provides budget address update

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered two, three, even four times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 8, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

Loves Park (Winnebago County) home prices rise in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Loves Park in Winnebago County rose by $30,215 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

South Beloit home prices rise in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in South Beloit rose by $49,450 while total sales increased by 300%.

Roscoe home prices fall in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Roscoe fell by $14,000 while total sales increased by 128.6%.

Rockford home prices fall in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Rockford fell by $1,500 while total sales increased by 22.4%.

Candlewick Lake home prices rise in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Candlewick Lake rose by $45,000 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Lake Summerset (Winnebago County) home prices fall in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Lake Summerset in Winnebago County fell by $61,500 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Poplar Grove home prices rise in January 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Poplar Grove rose by $68,500 while total sales decreased by 14.3%.

Cherry Valley (Winnebago County) home prices rise in January 2017