Rauner Loses First Fight In Union Dues Court Battle
A federal judge says a lawsuit labor unions filed over Gov. Bruce Rauner's order ending mandatory dues for nonmembers should be heard in state court.
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Sen. Brady Has Plan To Privatize State Universities
The Blooomington Republican wants to privatize Illinois' public schools over a six-year period, saying they need less regulation and more freedom to make decisions. It's a plan immediately criticized by the state's College Democrats.
Rauner Continues To Push Austerity While Poll Shows Voters Open To New Revenues
When lawmakers in Springfield begin crafting a state budget for next year they'll have $2 billion less to work with than they had last year.
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The Intertwined Relationship Between Illinois’ Pension Problem And Its Credit Rating
There's a reason analysts say Illinois has the nation's lowest credit rating. It has the nation's largest unfunded pension liability. A 2013 law that’s facing a challenge before the Illinois Supreme Court is intended to help. What affect will a court ruling have on the state's credit worthiness?
Republican Lawmaker: Give Bankruptcy A Chance
An Illinois Republican has proposed changing state law to let cities and towns declare bankruptcy.