Chambana Sun

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By Hoang Tran | Nov 14, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Jefferson Middle School's mock election teaches kids about civic duty

By Hoang Tran | Nov 2, 2016

Jefferson Middle School in Champaign wants its students to know that their votes matter, even if they are not counted in the actual election.

State Senate candidate saddened but not surprised by increasing unemployment

By Hoang Tran | May 24, 2016

The "Other" Mike Madigan, a candidate for state Senate in District 52, said he is not surprised by the recently released unemployment numbers for Illinois. 

District 52 state Senate candidate Mike Madigan calls for term limits in Springfield

By Hoang Tran | May 16, 2016

The “Other” Mike Madigan, campaigning for Senate District 52, wants change. He believes term limits will help bring that change.

State Senate hopeful Madigan eyes economic growth

By Hoang Tran | May 9, 2016

Mike Madigan, Republican candidate for State Senate District 52, wants to fix the poor state of the Illinois economy.