Jessie Hellman

Gov. Bruce Rauner, shown May 8, 2015, in Chicago, has called for a property tax freeze, though House Democrats show a lack of support for the idea.

Dems’ test vote shows support lacking for Rauner’s property tax freeze plan

May 25, 2019 at 12:57 p.m.

House Democrats on Friday continued a series of test votes aimed at undermining key points of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's agenda, signaling there was not enough support for his idea...

Illinois Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno in May 2014.

Illinois Senate approves, Rauner signs short-term budget fix

May 15, 2019 at 2:36 p.m.

The Illinois Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would resolve the state's short-term budget woes, even as larger money problems loom over the rest of the spring session. The...

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