Illinois Lawmakers

Mike Murphy is the president & CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a former restauranteur and state representative. He discusses what makes Springfield a great place to live.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner budget address begins to end months of speculation about his specific plans to address the state budget…

Illinois' first Republican Governor in twelve years delivered his first annual State of the State speech to a joint session of the Illinois General…

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican nominee Bruce Rauner met for the first formal debate of the general election season Thursday in Peoria.…

Statewide debate broadcast by Illinois Public Broadcasters.The four Republican candidates for Illinois governor - State Sen. Bill Brady, State Sen. Kirk…

Death penalty reforms. Cheaper prescription drugs. Gambling options. And an unprecedented budget crisis. Lawmakers face a long might-do list heading into…

The notion of democratic government rests on a very simple principle: Ordinary men and women have the capacity to govern themselves. They don't need kings…