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Gov. Bruce Rauner and first lady Diana Rauner are officially reopening the Illinois Governor's Mansion after a more than two-year renovation.A grand…
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The Illinois Capitol was briefly evacuated following a small furnace fire shortly before lawmakers were expected to gather for a veto session.Springfield…
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Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is still trying to arrange a floor vote Wednesday on a compromise budget plan even as loud opposition has arisen…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois lawmakers are contemplating dire economic forecasts as they meet in search of a state budget deal. Legislative leaders met…
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The Springfield utility company that provides electricity to the Illinois capitol and other government buildings says the state is finally current on its…
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About a dozen Illinois newspapers are using their front pages to send a blunt message to the state's political leaders to end the state's year-old budget…
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About a dozen college and university officials gathered at the capitol today to remind lawmakers of the desperate situation schools find themselves in,…
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Dozens of protesters have been escorted from the Illinois House gallery during protests over proposed state budget cuts to social service programs.…
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Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's inaugural festivities will include a dinner at the Illinois Capitol, a concert and a free event at the Abraham Lincoln…
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Illinois legislators wrap up the first week of their annual fall veto session Thursday.Gov. Pat Quinn didn't use his veto pen often, but he did use his…