capital spending

A measure that would cut down the license plate fee for utility trailers from $118 to $36 passed both the Illinois House and Senate over the holiday weekend — a move spurred by a flood of complaints to lawmakers after the price increased two years ago.

A proposed amendment to the state’s constitution would protect money set aside for transportation projects. Supporters say the change is needed because…

Fasten those seat belts. The spring legislative session is on a fast track. This being an election year, no one wants to run into unexpected…

In proposing a $52.8 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, Gov. George Ryan issued a warning to the Illinois General Assembly: Go beyond my…