Illinois Review published its first news story in November 2005 – and it seems like a lifetime ago. We look forward to an exciting new year, launching our second decade of providing interesting news to you, our readers throughout Illinois and the nation.
Thank you for your faithful support and encouragement over the past 10 years. We wish the best of everything to you and yours as we launch into 2016.
Happy New Year!
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorIllinois Republicans don’t have the luxury of ignoring failure – not in a state dominated by Democrats, and certainly not within their...
Read moreDetails
By Illinois ReviewA suburban Chicago restaurant owner with a violent criminal past has been released from federal custody under strict conditions – yet is still allowed to operate...
Read moreDetails
By Illinois ReviewNewly uncovered attendance records are raising serious concerns about Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer’s leadership, after data shows he missed more legislative workdays than any other...
Read moreDetails
By Amanda Szulc, Opinion ContributorAs an early childhood educator with over eleven years in Illinois classrooms – and a proud resident of Joliet – I entered this profession...
Read moreDetails
By Mark Weyermuller, Opinion ContributorOur thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow officers mourning the loss of Chicago Police Officer John G. Bartholomew, Star #12963,...
Read moreDetails
llinois Review LLC Editor-in-Chief Mark Vargas General Counsel Scott Kaspar Copyright © 2025 IR Media Corp., all rights reserved.