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Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's determined to fight a "corrupt political machine in Chicago" and its "special deals" as he seeks a second…
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Republican state legislators from around Chicago are pitching a plan to repeal the new sweetened beverage tax in Cook County. The proposal would prevent a…
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Two Republican legislators won't seek re-election next year. State Rep. Bob Pritchard of Hinckley plans to retire. He's been a House member since 2003.…
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The sponsor of a plan overhauling how Illinois funds schools says Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed changes are an "all-out assault" on public education that…
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Illinois legislators have adjourned the third day of a special session without wading into a school funding fight. The House and Senate met briefly…
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A credit ratings agency has removed Illinois from a credit watch since legislators approved a budget and ended a more than two-year impasse. S&P Global…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says if legislators fail to send him a budget by Friday, he'll extend a legislative special session until they "get the job…
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If Illinois legislators don't approve a budget this week, lottery players in the state won't get jackpots over $25,000. The same thing happened in 2015,…
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Illinois legislators are considering whether local governments should be allowed to declare bankruptcy. Members of the Illinois House heard from dueling…
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Governor Bruce Rauner has signaled that he's willing to move some items off his so-called Turnaround Agenda. Rauner says it's premature to give details…