Illinois House GOP Leader Seeks Compromise In Rauner Plan
Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin says there's room to compromise with Democrats on Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda.
Illinois GOP Calls Democrats’ College Spending Bill A Hoax
Democratic legislators have approved $721 million for tuition grants and community colleges. But Republicans call it an empty promise because Illinois still doesn't have a budget. Gov. Bruce Rauner has already indicated he'll veto the measure.
Rauner Seeks ‘Mutual Respect’ In State Of The State, But Skips Budget Hardships
Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his second state of the state address Wednesday; he got a largely tepid response.
Madigan Misses Thursday Meeting With Rauner, Other Legislative Leaders
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan didn't attend the third scheduled meeting between Governor Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders. His spokesman said the Democrat had a 'conflict in scheduling', but didn't elaborate.
Illinois’ Unconventional Budget-Making Methods (And The One That Seemingly Worked)
Rauner's letter says the summit will be streamed-live online, and open to the press. So whatever the governor and the legislative leaders do -- or don't do -- at that long-awaited meeting, will be on full, public display.