Study Finds Rent Unaffordable For Low Income Workers
A new study finds minimum wage fails to pay the rent in Illinois. Rental housing costs vary across the state, but there is no place where it's affordable to someone earning minimum wage.
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Rauner Seeks Image Of Compromise, But Budget Ultimatums Remain
Gov. Bruce Rauner is attempting to frame the debate heading into Wednesday's special session of the Illinois General Assembly. Rauner delivered a video message last night from the Old State Capitol Historic Site.
Rauner Calls For Budget Unity, Democrats Cry Foul
Gov. Bruce Rauner is urging lawmakers to end the "unnecessary" budget crisis that's gripped Illinois for two years.
The first-term Republican delivered brief comments from the Old State Capitol Tuesday, the evening before legislators were set to begin a special session on the budget.
Headed Back To Springfield, Some Lawmakers Optimistic Progress Is Possible This Time
At least some of the lawmakers headed back to Springfield Wednesday are optimistic progress could be made towards a state budget after almost two years without a spending plan.
Samantha Irby Talks New Book; New Species of Asian Carp in Illinois
On the 21st: We spoke with Chicago author Samantha Irby about her hilarious new book. Plus, a new species of the invasive Asian Carp has been spotted near Peoria.