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Illinois Republicans have presented what they're calling a "compromise" budget and reform plan to end the state's nearly three-year budget impasse. It was…
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State Rep. Ryan Spain is pushing for Illinois lawmakers to rewrite the state’s pension system.The Peoria Republican is co-sponsoring a House Bill that GOP…
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In an open letter to parents of Chicago Public School students, the Rauner administration is defending its efforts on the district's behalf. In the…
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is defending his veto of millions of dollars set aside for Chicago Public Schools. The Republican governor says he had a…
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Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked the top leaders in the Illinois General Assembly to meet ahead of the veto session next week. State legislators…
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Governor Bruce Rauner’s ideas about how to change government-employee pensions are getting extra scrutiny in Springfield Tuesday. Rauner wants employees…
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An accusation of wrongdoing in the Illinois governor’s race is drawing a swift rebuke from Republicans today. The accusation from Democratic Governor Pat…
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Statewide community leaders say ballooning police and fire pensions are crippling their budgets. Mayors again lobbied for pension reform in Springfield…
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A major overhaul of Illinois' pensions is now law. Governor Pat Quinn held a private bill-signing ceremony Thursday in Chicago. A court challenge seeking…
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Illinois lawmakers will likely have to miss at least one more paycheck. A Cook County judge Tuesday agreed to hear oral arguments next month over the veto…