Sarah Mueller
2016 PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING INTERN - STATEHOUSE-
Members of Illinois' largest public employee union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, said they're disappointed…
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Just who can use what bathroom has garnered headlines across the country. Illinois senators are calling for a ban on unnecessary government travel to two…
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The group that wants Illinois to change the way it draws legislative boundaries has met another milestone to get the issue on the November ballot.The…
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Illinois is banking more than $600 million in debt through a little known program that helps state vendors get paid faster. Most of that is health…
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Illinois is racking up more debt than even its comptroller knows about. Hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of bills are awaiting payment. They're part…
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Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino told lawmakers Tuesday he doesn't want people to question his integrity. But he declined to respond to questions…
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Illinois cities want legislation that would give broad legal protections to government employees like first responders. It's a response to an Illinois…
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An Illinois citizens group on Friday moved a step forward in its aim to change the way the state draws legislative boundaries. The constitutional…
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The sponsor of a proposal to move Illinois to a graduated income tax says he is going forward with it Wednesday after working to shore up support. Right…
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A group of Illinois legislators failed to endorse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to close the youth prison in Kewanee. But Tuesday's vote will not necessarily…