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Gov. Bruce Rauner stuck to his script during his Facebook Live event. He also denies that his legislative agenda is "hurting some class."The Rauner…

Now that it seems Donald Trump will be his party’s nominee for president, Republicans have a decision to make.That’s particularly true in a "blue state"…

There is a lot of repetition going on at the state capitol these days. And it has a political purpose. By now, most people probably have a sense that…

Illinois legislators are considering whether local governments should be allowed to declare bankruptcy. Members of the Illinois House heard from dueling…

A measure that would limit the way schools hand out discipline has made its way through the Illinois legislature and is awaiting Governor Bruce Rauner's…

By the end of this month, Illinois legislators are slated to be done with their work. That means passing a new budget. Amanda Vinicky checks in with how…

An Illinois Republican has proposed changing state law to let cities and towns declare bankruptcy.As state government considers cutting back the money it…

When it comes to funding public schools, Illinois ranks near the bottom for equity. Legislation designed to change that stalled last session. Lawmakers…

State lawmakers returning to the capitol for the fall veto session could discuss a change in the state's school funding formula. But it won't happen…

After a day-long meeting Wednesday, a legislative commission will meet again Thursday morning in Chicago. They're set to begin with a call to the U.S.…