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The Illinois Senate passed a budget package Tuesday after a similar plan failed last week. The difference was several new “yes” votes from liberal...
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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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The Illinois Senate has adjourned without taking action on remaining items from the "grand bargain" budget compromise. Democrats who run the chamber say…
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Mixed results today when Illinois Senate Democrats went ahead with voting on the so-called “grand bargain.” It's been widely seen as the best hope for…
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The Illinois Senate has rejected a two-year property tax freeze. The Democratic offer to meet Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's demand for tax relief for…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Suburban Chicago mayors are stepping into the statewide debate over freezing local property taxes.The proposal is a key element…
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's urged Republican state senators to keep negotiating for a budget compromise that's a good deal for taxpayers. The…
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A day after the Illinois Senate failed to vote on its “grand bargain,” lawmakers are wondering how to pick up the pieces. Democrats were angry when most…
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The Illinois House has approved a property-tax freeze - one of the key points on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's agenda. The measure doesn't apply to…
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The District 150 school board Monday night discussed expenses that impact the district immediately and others that may hit later down the road.If passed,…