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Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is urging the House to take action on the Senate-approved budget plan during next week's special session. The…
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A new poll says Illinois voters are divided on what to do about the state’s financial problems.The poll puts Illinois' deficit at $10 billion, and gives…
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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 stopgap spending plan that Illinois lawmakers approved this summer in the midst of a long-lasting budget crisis is quickly draining the state's rainy…
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House Speaker Michael Madigan says the state's income tax should be restored to the 5% level it was at until January.The Chicago Democrat told a City Club…
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University of Illinois trustees are set to vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to end an impasse and pass a budget. The resolution also says the…
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Democratic leaders and GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner remain far apart on how to bridge a $6 billion revenue gap as they turn to the 2016 state budget. A memo…
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The Democratic leader of the Illinois Senate says Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed budget is "as unworkable as it is unconscionable."Senate President John…
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Governor Bruce Rauner is proposing deep spending cuts across state government. The Republican presented his first budget proposal to lawmakers…