In the state budget fight, term limits a potentially valuable trade chip between the legislature and the governor. But will they have any effect on Springfield? Read more
President and Senate hold no surprises, unless you're interested in how Donald Trump does downstate. But comptroller and the state legislative races are important proxy wars between Bruce Rauner and Michael Madigan. Read more
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill that had garnered bipartisan support in the legislature, but some studies say greater turnout doesn't necessarily change outcomes. Read more
"Government costs money and you get the government you pay for." And the North Side politician says he knows where some extra tax dollars could go. Read more
