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Democrats, Republicans say a tentative deal reached on school funding

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

The four Democratic and Republican legislative leaders said Thursday that they have reached a tentative agreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner on a plan to fund schools, though the sides warn...

Gov. Bruce Rauner at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 16, 2017, in Springfield.

Rauner dumps recently rebuilt press team following missteps, cartoon controversy

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Following a series of political misfires during the past month, Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday tried to reset his administration by parting ways with his recently rebuilt press staff after...

House Speaker Michael Madigan canceled Wednesday's planned vote to override Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's changes to a Democratic plan to overhaul how Illinois divvies up money for schools. He declared progress was being made.

Illinois school funding talks to resume, issues include whether CPS can raise property taxes further

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

The four Democratic and Republican legislative leaders are scheduled to meet again Thursday about Illinois' lack of an education funding plan, looking for compromise on a range of issues such...

House Speaker Mike Madigan speaks Aug. 17, 2017 at the Democratic Chairman's Brunch in Springfield.

Madigan calls off Wednesday session in Springfield; no override vote of Rauner for now

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

House Speaker Michael Madigan abruptly canceled plans for lawmakers to return to the Capitol on Wednesday and vote on an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner's education funding veto, citing "progress"...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Governor's Day rally on Aug. 16, 2017 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Rauner facing pressure from Downstate Republicans to veto ‘very reasonable’ immigration bill

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled support for state legislation that would protect immigrants in the country illegally from being detained solely because of their immigration status, but he held off...

Rauner vetoes bills on spending transparency, home health care worker OT

May 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed several bills Friday, including a measure backed by Democratic Comptroller Susana Mendoza aimed at providing more transparency about spending in state agencies. Other bills Rauner...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Governor's Day rally Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Rauner calls immigration bill ‘very reasonable’

May 15, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner said Friday he plans to announce "in the next couple days" whether he'll sign a bill aimed at limiting the role of local law enforcement in...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White greets a supporter after announcing he'll run for a sixth term, on Aug. 17, 2017, at the annual Democratic Chairmen's Brunch in Springfield.

Secretary of State Jesse White says he’ll run for record sixth term

May 15, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Thursday he would run for an unprecedented sixth term, telling Democrats he considered retirement but "the will of the people prevailed." White, the...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar at the Progressive's Day rally Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Douglas Park in Springfield.

Democratic governor candidates say Rauner too late in criticizing Trump

May 15, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Democrats assailed Gov. Bruce Rauner and President Donald Trump at their rally Thursday before the state fair, trying to leverage public outrage over the fatal protests in Charlottesville, Va., as...

The Chicago-based Illinois Policy Institute, which has counted Rauner among its donors, has been a key player in efforts to promote conservative ideology in Illinois.

Lawmakers decry ‘racist’ cartoon published by policy group with Rauner ties

May 15, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

Illinois House lawmakers on Wednesday denounced a political cartoon from a conservative think tank with strong ties to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, saying the drawing perpetuates racial stereotypes. The cartoon...

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