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Illinois will host what could be the most expensive race for governor in U.S. history. The huge increase in campaign spending raises a lot of questions…
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Passing a state budget is arguably the most important thing the Illinois General Assembly does every year — or at least should do every year.After last…
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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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Fallout continues from Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to sign a pro-abortion bill, with some Republicans calling him a liar and others courting primary…
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State Rep. David Harris is the latest in a growing list of Illinois lawmakers who say they’re not running for reelection.A Republican from Arlington…
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Another voice is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to work with the budget that was passed over his objections.Part of the budget calls for borrowing to pay down…
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Illinois’ two-year budget impasse is over. The House of Representatives on Thursday overrode the governor's budget veto, giving final approval to a…
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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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Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has lost his $28,000 annual state pension. He’s serving a 15-month prison sentence for banking violations —…
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Illinois' unemployment insurance program will see some changes next year, the result of something that's rare in Springfield these days as a budget…