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The Illinois House has approved a 1.2 percentage-point increase in the state income tax.Last night, more than a dozen Republicans joined the majority…
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Illinois is beginning a third straight year without a real budget. Legislators say they're close to a deal and continue to negotiate — but is that for…
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Illinois will enter a third straight year without a budget. But lawmakers say they’re getting closer, and will continue to meet this weekend.Legislators…
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As Illinois’ top political leaders struggle to end a two year budget standoff, one of them has announced she’s resigning. Senate Republican Leader…
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Democrats in the Illinois House say they’ll try to pass a state budget Friday. They say their plan is balanced — with spending cuts and tax increases.The…
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Springfield’s top political leaders are continuing to meet in private as the clock runs down on Illinois’ budget year.The House and Senate leaders —…
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Democrats and Republicans are continuing to negotiate in Springfield as Illinois is approaching two years without a budget. Both sides are narrowing their…
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As Illinois closes in on a second full year without a budget, the top leaders of the General Assembly met Sunday for the first time this year. There are…
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The Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield as the clock ticks down to the new fiscal year July 1. Will Illinois begin a third fiscal year…
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Illinois’ top fiscal officer the state budget crisis could soon go from bad to worse.Comptroller Susana Mendoza says if the General Assembly and governor…