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Northeastern Illinois University will lay off workers to cope with an Illinois budget impasse that has reduced state funding. The university announced it…
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A federal judge appeared conflicted over whether the Illinois state government should prioritize Medicaid payments — possibly at the expense of schools,…
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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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Northern Illinois University officials say cuts and deferred maintenance will be necessary to save money as the school faces a $35 million funding gap…
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The continuing lack of a state budget in Illinois is affecting upkeep and repairs at Illinois state parks. Illinois Department of Natural Resources…
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Another lawsuit stemming from the Illinois budget impasse could have a big effect on transit agencies outside the Chicago area. For two bucks you can ride…
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Illinois has entered its 22nd month without a real budget. Among the state services most affected by the political fight are those that help victims of…
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Students at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago rallied today ahead of a week-long university shutdown.Northeastern is requiring its employees…
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Chicago's Civic Federation has laid out a map to lead Illinois out of the fiscal abyss. The non-partisan government research organization says Illinois’…
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After 19 months without a state budget, Illinois senators today were not yet ready to move forward on a compromise plan intended to end the impasse.…