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Legislators will be back in Springfield Thursday for a special session. They're set to debate holding a special election for the office of Comptroller.…

Illinois' capitol will once again hum with activity this week. It's the start of the veto session.Here's what Rep. Jack Franks, a Democrat from Marengo,…

Governor-elect Bruce Rauner says he wants the general assembly to avoid taking up any big issues during this month’s veto session. Rauner made his comment…

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday after two weeks away. The top issue this spring remains whether to let the temporary tax increase drop at…

Illinois lawmakers were back in Springfield Tuesday for their fall legislative session. Several controversial issues are up for consideration. We asked…

Most state legislators will get their first glimpse Tuesday of the Illinois Capitol's latest renovations. They include new custom-made copper-plated doors…

With an eye toward reaching an agreement in time for the upcoming veto session, legislators on a special pension committee met Friday in Chicago. The…

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he’s ready to call a special session. That’s after lawmakers failed to pass a pension plan last week. Illinois Public…