budget compromise

Illinois government has made little progress in paying off overdue bills.The state owes more than $15 billion, even after two months with a full budget.…

Illinois has tapped nearly $700 million in existing funds to make the first payment to colleges and universities they've received in seven…

Illinois House Democrats are taking their time in considering the state budget plan sent them this week by the Senate.Chicago Rep. Greg Harris is the…

With only a week to go before the scheduled end of the spring session, Democrats in the Illinois Senate passed a new $37.3 billion budget package Tuesday…

The Illinois Senate has adjourned for the day without taking action on remaining items from the "grand bargain" budget compromise.Democrats who run the…

Illinois Senate Democrats have scheduled votes for measures in the so-called "grand bargain'' budget compromise.Assistant Majority Leader Donne Trotter of…

Governor Bruce Rauner is now accusing Illinois House Democrats of killing a deal to end the budget impasse.When the so-called grand bargain failed last…

Illinois lawmakers are working on legislation intended to help youth programs struggling under the state budget impasse.The state owes interest to most…

Members of the Illinois Senate return to Springfield Tuesday. They’re once again expected to vote on a deal meant to end Illinois’ budget stalemate. The…

In the week since his budget address, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has done little to promote his plan or defend it from attacks by Democrats. That’s a…