Sheila Simon

In 2010, lawmakers changed the rules for how the state picks its second-in-command. No longer would voters separately nominate candidates for lieutenant…

The presidential race is capturing most voters' attention. But here in Illinois, there's record-breaking spending going into races for the General…

Former Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon has written a paper on what's often regarded as one of the least important offices in Illinois politics.…

Illinois' Governor has posthumously pardoned three men for their work with the Underground Railroad. The men all lived in west central Illinois and were…

Children across Illinois had the day off from school Monday in honor of Columbus Day. Despite soggy weather, both Governor Pat Quinn and his Republican…

Even as states like Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin are known as political battlegrounds and bellwethers, Illinois has the reputation for being a solid "blue"…

Illinois Democrats are outpacing their Republican counterparts in fundraising so far in the 2014 election cycle. Crain's Chicago Business reports that…

Gov. Pat Quinn is the latest Illinois official to disclose his tax returns. They show he paid about $29,000 federal taxes, $7,700 in taxes to the state.…

Illinois ranks last in the nation when it comes to how much money the state kicks in for public education. This has to do with the complicated formula…

Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday signed same sex marriage into law in Illinois. Here are quotes and reaction to the bill signing. ___ ``It means we are able to…