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Chicago musician Chance the Rapper met with Governor Bruce Rauner about funding for the city’s public schools. After the meeting, Chance says he was…
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A major credit rating agency has downgraded Illinois' rating to two levels above "junk" status, citing the "political gridlock" that's prevented the state…
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Illinois State University's Board of Trustees formally approved a 3 percent increase in tuition, fees, and room and board at a Trustee's meeting Friday....
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is asking heads of state agencies to prepare for state funds to run out if he and Democratic lawmakers can't reach a deal on a…
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Illinois awaits a barrage of anti-Democrat political ads as Gov. Bruce Rauner insists his changes to Illinois' business and political climate are…
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Illinois Democrats advanced more of their budget Wednesday, despite the deficit it would create. At the same time they squashed some of the Republican…
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As Illinois lawmakers grapple with a budget shortfall, a measure to impose a tax on millionaires' income came up short. Adding a surcharge to income over…
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A group representing Illinois philanthropists says foundations shouldn’t be expected to help fill the state’s 6-billion dollar budget gap. Lawmakers and…
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says arguments among lawmakers have slowed down negotiations toward filling a budget gap. State lawmakers approved a budget…