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Democrats in the Illinois House say they’ll try to pass a state budget today. They say their plan is balanced — with spending cuts and tax increases.Both…
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Springfield’s top political leaders are continuing to meet in private as the clock runs down on Illinois’ budget year.The House and Senate leaders —…
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The top Democrats and Republicans of the Illinois General Assembly met Sunday for the first time this year, and there are some signs of progress.House…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is attempting to frame the debate heading into Wednesday's special session of the General Assembly.Rauner delivered a video…
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Could a reborn Mushroom Caucus be the key to breaking the political impasse that has the financial health of Illinois at death’s doorstep?The…
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Illinois’ struggling social-service agencies lost another round in court Thursday.An appellate panel in Chicago said Illinois does not have to pay unless…
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A new law in Illinois will make it easier for lower-income individuals charged with violations to be released while awaiting trial.The bill was signed…
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The Illinois House blocked Governor Bruce Rauner’s attempt to merge the parts of state government that deal with discrimination complaints.In Illinois,…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed his reservations about two recent state bills. One would raise the state's minimum wage; the other would allow…
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Thirty-four activists were arrested outside Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Statehouse office last night.They’d come to Springfield on foot, marching about 200 miles…