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Gov. Bruce Rauner is attempting to frame the debate heading into Wednesday's special session of the Illinois General Assembly.Rauner delivered a video…
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Sean Crawford talks with State Journal-Register Business Editor Tim Landis.* Budget impasse, road works: Contractors say they've already started shutting…
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has called 10 special sessions on the budget for the final days of the month. For the first time, he's publicly endorsed a specific set…
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Two court hearings this week could shape the future of Illinois’ budget impasse.The cases involve two groups: one who has been getting paid; and another…
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A federal judge says Illinois has to prioritize payments for Medicaid providers, but the state doesn't have enough revenue to meet its spending…
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It's clear you have something to say about the historic impasse entering its third year. Here are some of the early contributions:Thank you to public…
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Members of the Illinois House on Thursday heard stories of misery resulting from nearly two years without a state budget. Democrats used the opportunity…
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The ongoing budget impasse has been particularly difficult for Illinois' institutions of higher education, which have received a mere fraction of their…
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Illinois government has been deadlocked on a state budget for 23 months. During that time, the once-perfunctory job of comptroller has gained in power and…
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Illinois lawmakers last week approved a sweeping overhaul of the way the state funds public schools. Mainly Democrats supported the plan, but the top…