Illinois Finally Has a Budget! But Just A Temporary One. (A Tale Of Trade-Offs)
Illinois' unprecedented budget impasse has ended … for now, and just in the nick of time.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Stopgap Higher Ed Funding Bill
The Illinois House and Senate both voted Friday morning to approve a $600 million short-term funding fix for financially struggling colleges and universities that have been without funding during the state budget stalemate.
Illinois Without Spending Authority; Dems Try For Temporary Plan
Illinois is officially without a state budget -- the deadline to pass one came and went without any movement toward a compromise. Lawmakers are poised to vote on a temporary version Wednesday.
No state budget means Illinois has no authority to cut checks.
Legislators Take Weekend Break Days Before Budget Is Due
Illinois legislators are taking a weekend break, though there are major issues unresolved heading toward their May 31st adjournment.