government shutdown

BENTON, Ill. (AP)- The chief federal judge for Southern Illinois says if a partial government shutdown continues past early February the court may run out…

The state of Illinois says federal food assistance money will be provided through the end of February during the government shutdown.The Illinois…

CHICAGO - U.S. District Court in Chicago is among the federal courts nationwide suspending civil cases where one party is the federal government. Chief…

SPRINGFIELD - Some tourists visiting Springfield are disappointed that the partial federal government shutdown has left Abraham Lincoln's home closed to…

Much of the federal government could shut down this Saturday, unless Congress votes to pass a new government funding bill.Senator Tammy Duckworth says…

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he's concerned that President Donald Trump may follow through with his threat to force a government shutdown if Congress…

The Illinois Supreme Court won't immediately consider Attorney General Lisa Madigan's appeal of a circuit court ruling that state workers must be paid…

Illinois lawmakers are preparing legislation to ensure that state employees continue receiving paychecks if a judge agrees with the attorney general's…

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…

There was a bit of commotion in the Illinois Capitol today when an activist hijacked a committee hearing. He called for the impeachment of Governor Bruce…