The Editorial Board

Incumbent Seth Lewis is exactly the kind of Republican moderate Democrats and independents should support in Springfield.

Suzanne Glowiak Hilton has sponsored legislation to cap state spending growth at no more than growth in the state’s economy.

We appreciate that Laura Ellman's been a consistent co-sponsor of lifting Illinois’ longstanding moratorium on new nuclear plants.

Fran Hurley will be a welcome moderating voice in the Senate and a worthy successor to Bill Cunningham, who is retiring.

Elgie Sims is a force in Springfield chairing the Appropriations Committee and serving as the chamber’s lead budgeteer.

Brian Skala is a reasonable alternative for those who want a change from their scandal-tarred incumbent State Sen. Emil Jones III.

Patrick Hanley told us he opposes the so-called millionaire’s tax, but he believes Illinois should adopt a progressive income tax.

We consider Ram Villivalam to be an experienced problem solver.

During his tenure, Michael Frerichs' office reports that it has earned more than $5.6 billion for taxpayers since he first assumed office in 2015.

Alexi Giannoulias pursued digitization and automation of services that made the cumbersome experience of navigating the DMV less onerous.