Free legal help for some Illinois politicians, compliments of a lobbyist

Oct. 7, 2011
Right or wrong, there's a perception that Illinois politics is a game played best by a well-connected few. This next story won't improve that image.Some of the state's political insiders make big money by lobbying the politicians they help elect.

Cook county lobbyists were paid $1 million during the first half 2011

Jul. 25, 2011
Cook County Clerk David Orr said he expects gambling to become an increasingly bigger issue for lobbyists in the coming year.Lobbyists were paid nearly $1 million and made 632 contacts with Cook County officials so far this year, according to a government website that tracks lobbying in the county.O