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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.

DeKalb County Highway Committee discusses transportation infrastructure funding

DeKalb County Highway Committee discusses transportation infrastructure funding at a recent meeting.

DeKalb City Council reviews amendments to ordinance on design requirements for new residential construction

DeKalb City Council reviews amendments to ordinance on design requirements for new residential construction at its recent meeting.

DeKalb County Health & Human Services Committee hears presentation on University of Illinois Extension

DeKalb County Health & Human Services Committee hears presentation on University of Illinois Extension at its recent meeting.

Genoa Economic Development Commission considers workforce development activities

Genoa Economic Development Commission considers workforce development activities at a recent meeting.

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.

Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses ordinance regulating the raising of chickens

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 16, 2017

Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses ordinance regulating the raising of chickens during a recent meeting.

DeKalb County Board of Health welcomes two board members

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 16, 2017

DeKalb County Board of Health welcomes two board members at a recent meeting.

DeKalb Committee of the Whole reviews Egyptian Theatre Business Planning Feasibility Assessment

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 16, 2017

DeKalb Committee of the Whole reviews Egyptian Theatre Business Planning Feasibility Assessment at a recent meeting.

Shabbona Village Board reviews liquor ordinance

Shabbona Village Board reviews liquor ordinance at a recent meeting.

Genoa Plan Commission holds public hearing on special use permit for bed and breakfast

Genoa Plan Commission recently held a public hearing on special use permit for bed and breakfast.

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board of Directors hears November financial report

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board of Directors hears November financial report at its recent meeting.

DeKalb DSATS Transit Subcommittee to hear summary of passenger counts