Though Democrat Lauren Underwood surged in fundraising in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District during the second quarter, Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren’s campaign war chest surpasses his opponent’s by more than $360,000, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) reports.

Republican candidate Jeff Keicher thinks a key factor in putting more locals to work could lie in both sides understanding where the other is coming from.

Republican state House candidate Jeff Keicher said the Praire State's property taxes are a priority topic.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Sycamore republican Jeff Keicher, running for the seat being vacated by Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley) in the 70th District, was warmly embraced during a recent stop at the Heritage Day Parade.

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

Jeff Keicher isn’t mincing words about his disappointment in a recent Supreme Court decision where the court elected not to conclusively put an end to political gerrymandering.

The House Committee on Financial Services, led by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Plano), has unanimously passed House Resolution 5749, otherwise known as the Options Markets Stability Act, which aims to facilitate liquidity in options markets by requiring bank regulators to provide targeted capital relief.

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

It is now up to Gov. Bruce Rauner to decide if he can file a federal healthcare waiver without the General Assembly’s approval.

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Sycamore) will be missed on the House floor by Rep. William Davis (D-East Hazel Crest).

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Republican state House candidate Jeff Keicher is excited by the possibilities.