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Lawmakers in Springfield quickly adjourned after day two of a special session to resolve how the state funds schools.The House and Senate met briefly but…

Illinois will enter its third straight fiscal year without a budget plan in place.The state House of Representatives adjourned its Friday special session,…

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says if legislators fail to send him a budget by Friday, he'll extend a legislative special session until they “get the job…

The Illinois Legislature wrapped up its third day of a special session. Gov. Bruce Rauner called the meeting to force a budget deal before July 1, when…

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he doesn't want to call the General Assembly into special session for votes on a budget even though there are just 10 days left in…

Illinois Governor-elect Bruce Rauner kicked off a statewide tour Friday in Byron. He told reporters he was disappointed with the legislature's decision…

Illinois lawmakers will gather for a special session Wednesday. They were called to address the state's pension crisis. But they're expected to pass off…

Illinois lawmakers will be at the capitol today to address the state's pension woes. But there's growing skepticism that a deal can be reached at this…

Governor Pat Quinn has called members of the state legislature back to Springfield August 17th for a special session on government pensions. But it's not…