While the race for political offices in Illinois is just heating up for some, others have chosen to pull out of the race and support their fellow candidates. Such is the case with Liandro Arellano Jr.

As the race for Illinois Senate seats warms up, a 45th District candidate has weighed in on the state of Illinois' finances.

While on the road, Liandro Arellano has stayed current on what's going on in Springfield, such as House Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s (R-Western Springs) legislation to create an outlet for victims of sexual assault and harassment to be heard.

Liandro Arellano believes that the best way to serve the people of Illinois is to ensure the right politicians are in office, including Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), who is considering a primary run against Gov. Rauner.

Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano believes in the power of the people.

Illinois residents will soon be paying even more for gas than the nationally high prices they pay now because of a tax increase hidden inside the state budget.

Illinois is preventing people from pursuing the American dream, Liandro Arellano told Illinois Valley Times recently.

Justice has been served, even if the wait time was excessive in the case of former La Salle County State Attorney Brian Towne, the Edgar County Watchdogs say on their Illinois Leaks website.

The new state K-12 public education funding measure signed into law on Thursday is the kind of compromise that was needed, Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) said in a statement.

Illinois pet owners might not have as many problems with their furry friends getting lost thanks to a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) that Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law on Friday, according to a press release.

Putnam County is bringing the thunder again this year -- as well as a water fight, a car show and a folk band in a historic location.