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.
Rauner Administration To Restore $26 million In “Good Friday” Grant Cuts
A spokesman with the governor's office says an unexpected windfall in tax revenues allows for the restoration of $26 million in grant funds ---- but deeper cuts are possible after June 30th.
Rauner Says Budget Cuts Aren’t Negotiating Tactic In Sit-Down Interview
As Gov. Bruce Rauner marks his 100th day in office, the Republican sat down with Illinois Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky to talk about his accomplishments and frustrations in his first few months as governor.
Madigan Creates Special Budget Panel To Oversee Gov. Rauner
Illinois' budget — and Governor Bruce Rauner's influence on it — will be examined by a special legislative committee. Powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan announced its formation Friday
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Lawmakers Host Marathon Budget Hearing On U of I Campus
After a two-week break, lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday for the latter half of their spring legislative session. But reaching a budget compromise won’t be easy, if Monday's marathon budget hearing in Urbana is any indication.
