spending cuts

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…

The Senate has approved a $36.5 billion budget that was initiated by minority Republicans. But it turned down authority to implement it. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Democratic leader of the Illinois Senate says Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed budget is "as unworkable as it is unconscionable."Senate President John…

Governor Bruce Rauner is proposing deep spending cuts across state government. The Republican presented his first budget proposal to lawmakers…