Kyle McCarter

An Illinois politician is going to Africa, after the U-S Senate approved an ambassadorship for outgoing state Senator Kyle McCarter. The Senate also…

Illinois State Sen. Kyle McCarter’s nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to Kenya comes at a time of challenges for the African nation.President Donald…

The Illinois State Board of Education is supposed to spend more government dollars on the neediest schools, according to a new funding plan. Today,…

Illinois senators voted along party lines Thursday on legislation that would spend $3.8 billion dollars to fund higher education and human services. The…

Illinois candidates for office will face a primary election next week. Some candidates are accusing their opponents of ducking debates. Democratic…

Republican State Senator Kyle McCarter says Congressman John Shimkus has spent too much time in office appealing to special interests. And that’s why he’s…

An Illinois lawmakers wants to find out whether day labor and temp agencies are discriminating against certain workers. Legislation would require the…

When it comes to funding public schools, Illinois ranks near the bottom for equity. Legislation designed to change that stalled last session. Lawmakers…

Another key component of the Illinois state budget moved through the General Assembly on Wednesday. The Democrats' spending plan prevents what could have…

The Illinois Senate approved legislation Friday that would legalize the medical use of marijuana.In the end, the vote was not that close — 35 senators…