Mark Batinick

“The LIG has no real power to effect change or shine a light on ethics violations. The position is essentially a paper tiger," Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope wrote before resigning

Private First Class Andrew Meari was killed in action by a suicide bomber on Nov. 1, 2010, while he was on active patrol in Afghanistan

Rep tied importance of Japanese American history to his extended family’s experience

Democratic Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel and GOP Rep. Mark Batinick sponsored the bill in their respective chambers

Republicans accused Pritkzer for not keeping his pledge to veto ‘unfair’ maps

Plainfield Republican urged Illinois Senate to not pass legislation

Rep says legislation would end 'revolving door' for pension board members

State representative says a local police department recommended the change

State Rep. Mark Batinick will again serve as the Republican floor leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.

It’s three days until the scheduled end of the legislative session, and it’s a guessing game as to whether there will be a capital bill that includes funding for Interstate 80.