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The Illinois House has unanimously approved changes to state purchasing laws that tighten changes enacted in 2009 after former Democratic Gov. Rod…
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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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The Illinois Senate could take up some lingering issues related to the "grand bargain" budget compromise. Senators are looking at a possible vote on…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate's "grand bargain" budget compromise comes down to three pieces of legislation. There's a $36.5 billion…
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An exchange between a former Illinois governor and a current state representative highlighted political divides at last night’s forum on the state budget.…
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The Illinois Senate has adjourned without taking action on remaining items from the "grand bargain" budget compromise. Democrats who run the chamber say…
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Mixed results today when Illinois Senate Democrats went ahead with voting on the so-called “grand bargain.” It's been widely seen as the best hope for…
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The Illinois Senate has rejected a two-year property tax freeze. The Democratic offer to meet Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's demand for tax relief for…
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The Illinois Senate has scheduled a do-over for some pieces of legislation that are part of the so-called grand bargain budget compromise. Democrats who…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois General Assembly is back in Springfield and is heading into the final six weeks of its spring session. The House…