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As we get ready to welcome 2018, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to another wild year in Illinois government and politics.We heard state…
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Former Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno reflects on her tenure.It’s the last Monday in August, and lawmakers have gathered in…
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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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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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Senator Christine Radogno, the Senate Republican Leader in Illinois, has announced she is leaving office this weekend. She's been in the Illinois Senate…
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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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Senate Democrats tried — and failed — to force votes on the so-called grand bargain. What are the prospects for a budget deal before the Illinois General…
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There was another setback Wednesday for efforts to end Illinois' budget stalemate.Senate Democrats attempted a series of test votes on items in the…
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A month after Gov. Bruce Rauner conveyed to Republicans his opposition to the grand bargain, Senate Democrats are rejecting his attempt to break off…
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It seems there more budget action in Illinois courts than in the Statehouse. After getting just one paycheck since last summer, state legislators are…