After fraud search, Illinois House challenger concedes

May. 1, 2012
Six weeks since the Illinois primary, Will Guzzardi says he lacks evidence to convince a court to overturn the victory of state Rep. Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago).

Door knockers seek election fraud

Apr. 30, 2012
After a close Illinois House primary, challenger Will Guzzardi says he is considering a last-minute court filing aimed at overturning the victory of Rep. Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago).

Act locally, think Broadway

Mar. 2, 2012
Listen to Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman discuss tax breaks for theaters on Eight Forty-Eight, and Chicago Fusion Theatre's 'Las Hermanas Padillas'

Comparing Illinois' money problems to other states'

Jan. 30, 2012
The beginning of the Illinois spring legislative session kicks off Tuesday.

Illinois Republicans renew push for tax hike repeal

Jan. 12, 2012
Leaders of Illinois' Republican caucus say an increase in the state corporate and personal income tax has been a failure since it was passed by Democrats nearly a year ago.

Conflicts of interest? Legal in Illinois

Jan. 5, 2012
In most states and municipalities government officials who vote to spend taxpayer dollars on proposals that also put money in their own pockets as lobbyists could be accu

Dems clash over state House seat

Jun. 3, 2011
A top Chicago official is criticizing the way her party is filling her former Illinois House seat. Susana Mendoza resigned as District 1 representative last month to become city clerk. To replace her, the district’s Democratic ward committeemen chose Chicago police Sgt. Dena Carli.

Quinn blasts casino bill, doesn't rule out veto

Jun. 1, 2011
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says legislation allowing five new casinos in Illinois - including one in Chicago - is "excessive" and "top heavy."

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