A statewide panel focused on curbing sexual harassment and providing women with greater access to the political arena is wrapping up its work.

The Illinois Senate passed a measure Thursday that would require the governor to disclose his total office staff and pay them all from his own payroll. The bill now heads to Governor Bruce Rauner's desk. 

A law taking effect January first is meant to force Illinois government to be more honest about its money problems.

Monday is the last day to submit petitions to run for office in Illinois next year. There are several people who’ve said they’re running for high profile offices, but who have not yet turned in paperwork.

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