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Illinois labor group endorses Pritzker, cementing Democratic front-runner status

May 15, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

The state's pre-eminent labor organization endorsed J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday, solidifying his status as the early front-runner in a crowded and increasingly bitter race for the 2018 Democratic governor nomination....

Former Illinois State Senator Michael Noland is pictured onMarch 15, 2016 in Elgin, Illinois.

Former Illinois senator wants money from pay increases he missed

May 15, 2019 at 4:19 p.m.

A former Illinois state senator has filed a lawsuit seeking to recoup money he lost when lawmakers voted to skip annual cost-of-living pay increases. Michael Noland, a Democrat from Elgin,...

With a 2018 re-election bid already in full swing, Gov. Bruce Rauner is running on the idea that he's standing in the way of Democrats intent on "sticking it to taxpayers."

How Rauner stopped a tax hike from landing on his desk

May 15, 2019 at 4:19 p.m.

As the final hours of the spring session ticked down, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner railed against Democrats for failing to send him a budget and for letting the state government...

Democratic legislators take pictures after the spring legislative session ended at the State Capitol in Springfield on May 31, 2017.

Summer rerun: Session ends with Democrats, Rauner failing to cut budget deal

May 15, 2019 at 4:19 p.m.

Spring session ended with another thud Wednesday, as Democratic fear of blowback from raising taxes trumped a desire by some to put a spending plan on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's...

Lawmakers begin last scheduled day without budget plan, just like last year

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

On the eve of the Illinois Legislature's planned adjournment, Democrats who control the General Assembly remain in much the same spot they were a year ago, with House Speaker Michael...

Illinois House approves Chicago gun bill, immigrant protections

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

The Illinois House approved measures to increase penalties for repeat gun offenders, automatically register people to vote and protect immigrants in the face of a federal crackdown during a busy...

Illinois State Representative Greg Harris, left and Democratic Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan speak to the media on Dec. 4, 2016.

Illinois House Democrats divided on whether to pass tax hike Rauner vows to veto

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

The Illinois House was back in session Sunday as doubts remain about whether Democrats who control the chamber can unite behind a budget to pay for schools, universities and social...

Rauner pushes for property tax freeze as time winds down in Springfield

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

In the final scheduled days of the spring session, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is returning to familiar themes of his political life — bashing legislative Democrats and pushing to freeze...

Revamped plan to crack down on repeat gun offenders advances in state legislature

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Thursday implored lawmakers to pass a revamped plan to crack down on repeat gun offenders, saying it was time to hold people accountable for...

Plan to crack down on repeat gun offenders still changing

May 15, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

Supporters of legislation to crack down on repeat gun offenders continued to tweak the measure Wednesday to try to win over reluctant African-American lawmakers who fear the proposal will land...

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