The distractions of scandals are being used by a growing number of lawmakers to make a demand: Cuomo must resign.
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A lawsuit seeking to force the state to default on billions of dollars in outstanding bonds should move forward, a state appellate court said last week.
Although the House has passed its own version of a relief package that includes about $500 billion to help states make up for their lost revenue, the latest Senate proposal does not include such aid.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2021 operating budget Wednesday and had three public events.
The unemployment claims account for nearly 8% of the state’s civilian labor force, and they are just part of the estimated 17 million workers nationwide who have lost their jobs over the past month.
“For now, we are taking it day by day and urging everyone heed the advice of health care professionals by practicing social distancing, regularly washing hands and avoiding all unneeded travel,” Senate President Harmon, D-Oak Park, said in a statement.
Pritzker’s plan to link education funding to his graduated income tax plan could leave some school districts in the lurch.
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday his administration has already identified $225 million in budget savings for the upcoming fiscal year, and as much as $750 million through the end of his first term.
SPRINGFIELD — If Decatur continues to see a cut in tax revenue in a new state budget, the city will have to lay off police and fire employees …
DECATUR — A growing need for preschool space in Decatur has gotten a boost.
As Wednesday afternoon rushed to a close, several stories pushed their way to the top of the news.
DECATUR – The Decatur School District's adult education program is the latest victim of Illinois' budget impasse.
NORMAL — Moody's Investment Service is reviewing Illinois State University and five other schools for a possible rating downgrade, but univers…
SPRINGFIELD — As much as universities would like more money from the state, at this point what they want most is just to see a budget, the pre…
DECATUR — If you’ve been watching television lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Gov. Bruce Rauner on screen with a roll of duct tape an…
NORMAL — As Illinois State University officials prepare to testify in Springfield on Thursday about their fiscal year 2018 budget request, the…
CHICAGO — A judge has ruled that even though Illinois doesn't have a budget, Comptroller Susana Mendoza must pay lawmakers.
DECATUR — A total of 16 full-time employees at Richland Community College have accepted buyouts as the college looks for ways to offset declin…
NORMAL — With the failure of the so-called “grand bargain” to resolve Illinois' budget stalemate, higher education officials are expressing co…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has moved forward on pieces of a budget compromise. But the tough votes are scheduled for Wednesday.
SPRINGFIELD — Tens of thousands of state government workers have sanctioned a strike against Gov. Bruce Rauner and his contract terms, union o…
NORMAL — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner said Wednesday he understands the frustration of Illinois residents tired of living without a state budget.
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Republicans criticized Democratic Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Sunday for spending $32,000 on a used SUV when the sta…
CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University and the thousands of students who flock there influence the local and state economy substantially, a…
DECATUR -- State Rep. Bill Mitchell heard reasons for optimism as he listened from his desk at the Illinois Capitol during Gov. Bruce Rauner’s…