Rauner Lobbies For 2nd Amazon HQ During Overseas Trip To China, Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he has personally reached out to Amazon executives in hopes of convincing the online retail giant to select Illinois for its second headquarters.
Democrats Push Workers Comp Reform Through Illinois Senate
Legislation aimed at reducing the cost of workers' compensation insurance for Illinois employers has won state Senate approval, but not the approval of most Republicans.
GOP Rose Rips Senate Dems’ Budget Bill; Democrat Bennett Defends It
Republicans including state Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet quickly criticized a $37.3 billion budget package passed Tuesday by the Illinois Senate. But Democrats like Sen. Scott Bennett of Champaign are coming to the bill's defense.
Illinois Senate Delays Votes On Sticky ‘Grand Bargain’ Bills
The Illinois Senate adjourned for the day Thursday, without taking action on remaining items from the "grand bargain'' budget compromise. But the Senate and the Illinois House will be back in session Friday.
On ‘Grand Bargain,’ Senate Democrats Say They’ve Nothing Left To Concede
There was another setback Wednesday for efforts to end Illinois' budget stalemate. Senate Democrats attempted a series of test votes on items in the so-called “grand bargain.” But Republicans refused to go along, saying more negotiation is needed to reach a deal they can support.