How Are Illinois Residents Reacting to the End of the State Budget Impasse?
The three year state budget impasse is over. What are your thoughts?
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Even With A State Budget, Illinois Education Money Could Be Trapped
Even after the Illinois House overrode Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget veto Thursday — leading to a budget for the first time in more than two years — the state’s schools may still be in a pickle.
Durbin Urges President Trump To Take Tough Stance In Meeting With Russia’s Putin
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is urging the president to take a tough stance on Russia’s meddling in US elections. Durbin is one of five Democratic senators to sign a letter to the president asking him to address findings of U.S intelligence that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 elections.
Illinois Has A Budget After Lawmakers Override Rauner Vetoes
The Illinois House has voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's vetoes of a budget package. The action Thursday gives Illinois its first annual spending plan since 2015.
The House voted to override the Republican governor's veto of a $5 billion increase in income taxes and a $36 billion spending plan.
Lockdown Delays IL House Vote On Budget & Taxes
An Illinois House vote to overrride the governor's budget veto was delayed Thursday afternoon, when the state Capitol Building was placed on lockdown, due to a reported "hazmat" situation.
