Dan Rutherford

Some of the main architects of the Illinois law that seeks to save the state money by reducing workers' pensions have begun collecting pensions of their…

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs is keeping secret the results of an investigation into his predecessor.Former Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford saw his…

This week, Daily Herald political editor Mike Riopell joins the regular panel to look back at some of the top stories in state government and political…

As we get ready to welcome 2015, we thought we’d take a few minutes to reflect on the past year in Illinois state government and politics. Most of the…

This week, gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner chimes in on how to fix the state's budget woes. Also, State Representative Derrick Smith loses his seat…

A former state employee on Thursday filed more allegations of political and sexual harassment against Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford. He's also…

Lawyers for Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by an ex-employee alleging sexual harassment and forced…

Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford basically conceded his campaign for governor earlier tonight.His standing in the polls plummeted after a former employee…

Bruce Rauner narrowly won the Republican primary for governor. He'll face Governor Pat Quinn, who is aiming for a second full-term. Neither of the wins…

Treasurer Dan Rutherford is remaining quiet in the final hours of his campaign for Governor. He also plans on the unusual move of keeping the Election…