Norman Walzer

Nowhere in the United States can a person working full time at minimum wage afford a simple two-bedroom apartment. While that is a problem in itself, it…

A northern Illinois economic development group is working on what’s being called a “code of ethics” for its member communities. They’re not alone. In this…

Voters in Tuesday’s primary election rejected the effort to re-implement home rule authority in Rockford. WNIJ spoke with people on both sides of the…

One of the more unique forms of government in Illinois is townships. They provide some services beyond those of a city but, in this frugal budget climate,…

Illinois has more than 8500 individual government entities – including a large number of community school districts, ranging from stand-alone elementary…