State law won't allow the Illinois Lottery to reward certain winners while there's no state budget. But a lawsuit could change that.
No definitive action yet as issue moves into committee.
Congressman Bill Foster Announced support for the Iran Nuclear Agreement with Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and scientist Richard Garwin
The attorney said he worked hard for his client and was treated shabbily in return.
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
Area to be annexed would include Cog Hill, Mid-Iron, Gleneagles and Ludwig Farm. Mayor asks residents to help fight it.
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
Mayor Brian Reaves has news on the possible annexation of Mid-Iron Golf Club, Cog Hill, Ludwig Farm, and Gleneagles.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Storm debris will be picked up Thursday.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
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By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Estates of Montefiori would be built at the site of the defunct Montefiori Banquets.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
Haven't bought your vehicle sticker yet? You have a little more time.
Will suburban legislators oppose any efforts to change the state’s school funding formula if property taxes are frozen?
These organizations and people are reeling from the state government shutdown.
A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register
Just in case you haven't heard enough lately about the 2016 presidential candidates.
Now that sweet corn is the official state vegetable, it joins this list of the other official state symbols.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
What’s in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new Illinois pension reform bill?
Gov. Rauner has planted a flag on behalf of a beleaguered state. It reads: “No longer.” What will happen next? John Tillman comments.
Sometimes it takes pain to bring about change.
Even Netflix and Spotify aren’t safe from the impending flood
The longer Illinois goes without a budget, the murkier things look for state employees.
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“As Hinz pointed out, ‘reasonable’ people could get this all figured out in a couple of hours. In Illinois, it might take all summer.”