Rauner, Democrats try to avoid budget blame as elections approach
At the heart of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address was a request for special authority to make spending cuts. It was an easy ask, since Democrats who control the...
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Rauner to lawmakers: Work with me on my agenda or let me cut budget
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday framed the state's precarious financial situation as a choice for lawmakers this year: work with him on a long-term mix of budget cuts, tax...
Rauner to deliver second budget speech in Springfield before passing his first
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner will find himself Wednesday in the awkward position of delivering his second budget proposal before winning approval of his first, the result of unprecedented partisan gridlock...
Wistful Obama calls for ‘better politics’ of civility in return to Springfield
President Barack Obama on Wednesday returned to the place that launched his public career, delivering a memory-laden, valedictory-type address to Illinois lawmakers saying they and the nation deserve a "better...
Obama returns to Springfield amid record gridlock
President Barack Obama on Wednesday will return to the capital city where he launched his bid for the White House nine years ago, a visit aimed at reflecting on his...
Rauner plans public-private update to I-55 that may add tolls
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday suggested the state should partner with private investors to build special toll lanes along a congested section of the Stevenson Expressway. If built, the new...
Chicago State University declares financial crisis due to state budget mess
Chicago State University declared a financial crisis Thursday, laying the groundwork for a plan that could include significant cuts at the South Side public institution. The move not only opens...
Rauner tries to jump-start dead CPS takeover plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday he's directed his State Board of Education to begin a financial review of Chicago Public Schools and start a search for a new superintendent, even...
Former Illinois Senate President Phil Rock dies at 78
Philip J. Rock served a record seven terms as Illinois Senate president, a tenure marked by a strong but quiet civility and a knowledge of when to push partisanship and...
Rauner suggests working together on school funding amid mistrust at Capitol
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner sought to use his second State of the State address to brush past a seven-month budget stalemate, urging the parties to work together on school funding...