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The state treasurer says not enough people realize Illinois’ credit could soon be rated “junk.” That’s if lawmakers and the governor don’t agree on a…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's urged Republican state senators to keep negotiating for a budget compromise that's a good deal for taxpayers. The…
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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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Illinois lawmakers are preparing legislation to ensure that state employees continue receiving paychecks if a judge agrees with the attorney general's…
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Illinois legislative races are drawing millions of dollars from parties waging a battle for power amid a historic budget standoff between ruling Democrats…
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On the final day of the fiscal year, Illinois legislators passed a temporary budget. The package easily passed first the House, then the Senate today; it…
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Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders in the Illinois Legislature have begun meetings to negotiate a bipartisan budget deal. Democratic state Senate…
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There's intense pressure on Illinois lawmakers to pass a budget before Friday, when a new fiscal year begins. Gov. Bruce Rauner spent hours meeting with...
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There are only two weeks left for Illinois lawmakers to pass a budget before the new fiscal year begins. But they weren't at the statehouse today, not…
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Illinois’ comptroller says lottery winners could once again not collect their winnings if there’s no state budget approved by July first. 11 months ago -…