The question isn’t whether Illinois’ finances are in dreadful shape, it’s how to fix the problem. Or perhaps more accurately, will legislators have the political will to fix it when they return to Springfield for their spring session? Even though the legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn last year imposed a temporary 67 percent state income [...]

State Rep. Tom Holbrook said Thursday he intends to run again for another term in the Illinois legislature. Holbrook, D-Belleville, had been rumored to be a candidate for Congress following the announcement that incumbent U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville, would not seek re-election. But Holbrook said he does not intend to run for the 12th [...]