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Illinois lawmakers this week approved a measure that would overhaul the state’s inequitable school funding formula. It passed with Democratic support, and…
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The Illinois General Assembly is just three days away from the traditional deadline for passing a budget. The Democratic majority in the Illinois House is…
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Democrats in the Illinois Senate today made another attempt to meet the demands of Governor Bruce Rauner’s economic agenda. The Republican governor has…
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is again saying today he needs a property tax freeze to end the budget impasse. His comments came as Rauner and House…
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Illinois’ top political leaders continue to blame each other for the nearly two-year-long budget impasse. Democratic Senate President John Cullerton held…
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The financially struggling Chicago State University celebrated commencement today at its campus on the South Side. But the crowd did not celebrate the…
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New Illinois tourism figures show about 110 million tourists from around the country visited the state last year, a more than 1 million increase compared…
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Seven Republican lawmakers say they convinced Governor Bruce Rauner to go back on his decision to lay off 124 prison nurses. Instead, they say the…
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Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield today as state government is closing on 22 months without a budget, and prospects for an overall deal look…
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Governor Bruce Rauner was asked Friday why he’s changed his position on an abortion law since the 2014 campaign.