Illinois Lawmakers

The fall veto session came to a close without action on the Illinois budget crisis.

More on #3201 - Fall Veto Session

Illinois Lawmakers examines the last scheduled day of the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly

More on #3107 -  End of Scheduled Spring Legislative Session

Illinois Lawmakers appear no closer to breaking the state’s nearly one year old budget impasse as the spring session comes to an end on May 31st.

More on #3106 - Budget Impasse Continues

Illinois Lawmakers are talking about raising taxes by $5.4-billion while cutting $2.4-billion from state programs, but they’re running out of time to reach any agreement on the business-friendly reforms Governor Rauner wants before signing off on any new revenues.

More on #3105 Budget Discussions

Illinois Lawmakers are expressing guarded optimism about ending the state’s eleven-month old budget impasse by the end of May.

More on #3103 - Eleven-Month Old Budget Impasse