House Democrats

Illinois House Democrats are taking their time in considering the state budget plan sent them this week by the Senate. Chicago Rep. Greg Harris is the…

Top Illinois House Democrats are publicly asking Gov. Bruce Rauner why the Republican won't meet with them on state budget matters with just two weeks…

Governor Bruce Rauner and his fellow Republicans have spent years vilifying House Speaker Michael Madigan. Lately, the party has gone further… trying to…

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner continues to demand legislators lower what businesses have to pay for injured workers. House Democrats scheduled a hearing…

Illinois House Democrats are introducing a 2016 budget they say cuts spending more modestly than Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal. The majority…

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…

Illinois House Democrats continued to advance budget measures that would restore funding to human services programs that the governor proposes cutting.…

Illinois House Democrats have sent a clear message to Gov. Bruce Rauner that they disagree with his proposed cuts to human services in next year's…

Governor Pat Quinn appealed directly to Democrats in the Illinois House Monday. As IPR'S Brian Mackey reports, he’s struggling to win support for his plan…