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Illinois lawmakers are back to work after a dramatic vote in the House to increase income taxes.Attention turns Monday to the Senate, where lawmakers will…
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The budget measure, Senate Bill 6, voted on in the Illinois House Friday, while not yet the final word, outlines funding for all aspects of state…
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The partisan divide in Springfield seems wider than ever as Illinoisans brace for the start of another fiscal year without a budget. Lawmakers adjourned…
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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…
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A new poll says Illinois voters are divided on what to do about the state’s financial problems.The poll puts Illinois' deficit at $10 billion, and gives…
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Governor Bruce Rauner is predicting companies would flee the state if Illinois changed its income tax structure.Currently the personal income tax rate is…
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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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Illinois moved a few inches closer to having a budget Tuesday. The state Senate began voting on its so-called “grand bargain.”The deal has changes to…
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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…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third budget address Wednesday to the Illinois General Assembly. Here is his speech in its entirety, plus analysis of some…