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Illinois lawmakers are returning to the Capitol this week to resume work on trying to end the budget stalemate that has eluded them for almost two…
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With no budget, Illinois has racked up a $12 billion tab in unpaid bills and that number is growing. Among those still waiting for their checks:…
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The Senate adjourned abruptly early Wednesday evening after Democrats and Republicans held private caucus meetings that lasted more than three hours. A…
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Part of a potential compromise at the statehouse would make Illinois the first state with a tax on sugary drinks, like soda.It’s among new legislation…
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Illinois Senate leaders are hoping to move swiftly on their pledge to advance a state-budget compromise by month's end.The Democratic-controlled chamber…
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State government is projected to spend as much as 13 billion dollars more than it will collect in taxes this year. That's according to a recent report by…
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The Illinois Legislature today passed pieces of a stopgap budget deal between the governor and top legislative leaders to keep the state running and fund…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner painted a bleak picture Monday morning of what could happen if a state budget is not passed before Friday.But he gave some hope…
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has begun informing contractors that all IDOT projects will begin shutting down starting June 30 if no state…
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Lawmakers only have two days to pass a budget before a pending deadline. But even as top leaders came out of a meeting Sunday saying that a deal is…