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Madigan: Budget deal can’t be tied to Rauner economic agenda

May 15, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Democratic Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday indicated there won't be a state budget unless Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner sets aside his economic agenda, prompting the governor's allies to accuse the...

Lisa Madigan, fiscal general de Illinois. AP

Rauner, Madigan to meet Tuesday after days of post-election posturing

May 15, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

A week after their respective political operations wrapped up tens of millions of dollars in ads vilifying the other guy, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan...

Gov. Bruce Rauner greets veterans on Nov. 11, 2016, in Springfield.

Even after GOP victory, Rauner still avoids saying ‘Donald Trump’

May 15, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner still avoided saying the name "Donald Trump" on Friday even after the president-elect's popularity in some parts of the state helped boost GOP candidates to victory...

Gov. Bruce Rauner walks down State Street during the 2016 Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 10, 2016, in Chicago.

Gov. Rauner declares $188 million in state taxable income for 2015

May 25, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

Gov. Bruce Rauner released his 2015 tax returns Friday, revealing that he and wife Diana had more than $188 million in state taxable income, a huge jump from a year...

Then-state Rep. Ron Sandack participates in a discussion about education funding on Sept. 25, 2014.

Downers Grove forced to release more details in case of extorted ex-lawmaker

August 21, 2019 at 8:53 p.m.

Downers Grove police on Thursday released additional details about the online extortion case that caused former Sen. Ron Sandack to abruptly resign last summer after the Illinois attorney general's office...

In this Sept. 26, 2016 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. After a contentious, expensive campaign, on Wednesday the governor suggested it was time to move on.

Illinois budget impasse expected to continue as Rauner, Madigan dig in after bruising election

May 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

As the election dust settled Wednesday, there was little indication that the historic state budget impasse driven by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan would end...

Attendees are seen at a watch party for Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, of Schaumburg, who is hoping to win the seat for the 8th Congressional District, on Nov. 8, 2016 in Schaumburg.

Rauner, GOP grab seats from Madigan, Cullerton

May 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Backed by tens of millions of dollars from Gov. Bruce Rauner and his allies, Republicans appeared poised to gain at least three House seats and two Senate seats from Democrats...

State comptroller candidates Democrat Susana Mendoza, left, and Republican Leslie Geissler Munger proclaim they're independent of their own political benefactor but accuse their opponent of being beholden to theirs.

State comptroller race a proxy war for Rauner, Madigan

May 15, 2019 at 3:58 p.m.

It's a job that's usually so low-profile, Democrats and Republicans for decades have talked about eliminating it to save taxpayers money. But Illinois' pounding financial pressures have placed renewed attention...

Ads featuring Illinois House Speaker Michael Magidan's face have flooded airwaves across Illinois as Republicans flush with campaign cash from Gov. Bruce Rauner and his allies seek to tie Democrats to him.

Rauner Republicans face challenges turning Madigan attacks into results

May 15, 2019 at 4:07 p.m.

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan's name doesn't appear on the ballot in Kankakee, or in Schaumburg, or in Villa Park. Neither is his name on the ticket in Moline or...

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, right, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, left, face off in their first televised debate on Oct. 27, 2016, at the University of Illinois in Springfield.

More aggressive Kirk goes after Duckworth in second debate, questions her family’s heritage

August 18, 2019 at 2:14 p.m.

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk aggressively went after Democratic challenger Rep. Tammy Duckworth during a Thursday night debate, accusing her of lying and even questioning her family's ancestry and military...

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