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Gov. Bruce Rauner made a rare request for a meeting with the four legislative leaders of the General Assembly — House and Senate, Democratic and…
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Less than an hour before Gov. Bruce Rauner was scheduled to deliver his State of the State address, lawmakers in the House and Senate voted to override…
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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 lawmakers will be back at the statehouse Wednesday in special session. The governor ordered them to return to work on a budget agreement.…
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The Illinois Senate’s so-called grand bargain was put on hold Wednesday. After months of negotiations and a deadline from their own caucus leader, Senate…
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Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2017 Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday. 2017 Budget AddressAs prepared for…
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Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State Address before a joint session of the General Assembly.(Remarks as prepared for delivery)Good…
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Wisconsin and Virginia have begun conversations about privatizing flagship public universities. Now, Illinois is about to have the discussion. Bloomington…
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State Senator Bill Brady says he will not be among the Republicans seeking Schock's Congressional seat. In a statement Wednesday he said he has decided to…
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This week, Daily Herald political editor Mike Riopell joins the regular panel to look back at some of the top stories in state government and political…