Illinois has made a big turnaround when it comes to its budget. Bills are being paid on time and the state has even socked some money away in its rainy day fund. But the future remains cloudy as national and international issues could impact revenue. And, don't forget about pension debt.

Enough voters backed the change to the Illinois Constitution, which will guarantee a right to collective bargaining.

Illinois state government will stay in Democratic hands. Gov. JB Pritzker and other statewide candidates swept Republicans on election night. The Democrats also increased their legislative supermajority. As for the Illinois GOP, the results set off a chain reaction.

Many of the campaigns are continuing their negative approach in the final days before the election.

Many of the campaigns are continuing their negative approach in the final days before the election.

Many of the campaigns are continuing their negative approach in the final days before the election.

Many of the campaigns are continuing their negative approach in the final days before the election.

With less than two weeks to go before the election, our panel looks at the latest poll numbers. Which way are voters leaning and how do they feel about the direction of the state?

There have been a pair of televised debates featuring the two major party candidates for Illinois governor, with the latest coming this week. While both J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey argued and criticized each other, did voters learn anything new?

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces a new conspiracy count as part of the federal racketeering and bribery investigation against him.