Judy Baar Topinka

New Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza was sworn into office Monday, pledging to work with both parties in sorting out the state's fiscal…

The comptroller handles the state's checkbook, but the Illinois Democrats who want that job say it's part of the fight for what kind of society we should…

Governor Pat Quinn has signed a bill allowing a 2016 special election to replace late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.Topinka died last month after winning…

A special election next year for the office of Illinois comptroller is almost surely on the horizon. Democratic members of the Illinois General Assembly...

The special legislative session Thursday in Springfield could lead to a special election for comptroller in 2016. State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) says…

Governor Pat Quinn wants voters to weigh in on whether Illinois' comptroller and treasurer offices should merge.He says that's what the late Judy Baar…

Judy Baar Topinka, who died of a stroke last week, was no stranger to the dizzying world of Illinois politics. The state comptroller had also been state...

State of Illinois officials from both political parties remembered State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka Wednesday.The popular politician died suddenly last…

The clock is ticking as state leaders face a dilemma in how to replace Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka in her current and future terms.Topinka died…

A public memorial service for late Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka is scheduled for next week.The comptroller's office says the memorial service…