illinois budget

The Illinois legislature passed a $40 billion state budget early Sunday morning that relies heavily on federal funding. The Chicago Tribune reported the spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1. The budget passed both the House and Senate on largely party line votes. The coronavirus pandemic that prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker to issue a statewide stay-at-home order left...

Despite an economy decimated by shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending that is heavily reliant on federal assistance. The governor’s stay-at-home order aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus left shops closed and more than 1 million Illinois…

The inclusion of $35 million in funding for state port districts in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget is “awesome” but more money will be needed to repair the Port of Chicago’s aging infrastructure, a port executive said.

Shortly after the Illinois House passed an income tax increase Sunday, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans to veto the bill, citing a lack of reforms that influenced his decision.

A spending plan and a measure to raise the state’s income tax passed the Illinois House on Sunday, a major development in ongoing negotiations in Springfield to end the historic budget impasse.

There are new developments in the budget showdown in Springfield, as lawmakers are set to vote on a $5 billion dollar tax increase in an effort to finally break the two-year budget stalemate. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has details.

A heated day at the statehouse floor is leading to a potential vote on a tax bill Sunday. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

The fight over Illinois’ state budget has been directly felt by more than 1 million residents, from people with disabilities to seniors and college students. It also has exacerbated the state’s already pathetic financial situation.

Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third budget address Wednesday in Springfield. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

On the day that Governor Bruce Rauner is set to deliver his State of the State speech, the Illinois Senate is expected to take a vote on a budget compromise bill.

In a rare speech at the City Club Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Madigan expanded on his view on the Chicago Public School system, saying it should not be ignored by the state of Illinois.

As the Illinois budget impasse continues into its fifth month, House Speaker Mike Madigan is scheduled to address the crisis at a much anticipated speaking event at the City Club of Chicago.

Gov. Bruce Rauner relented on previous cuts he made to the state’s Child Care Assistance Program in light of Democratic pressure Monday with an amendment that will allow thousands more children in low-income families back into the program.

Gov. Bruce Rauner reversed his decision on several cuts to the state’s Child Care Assistance Program on Monday and changed the eligibility requirements to allow more children and families to access services.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner laid much of the blame for the ongoing state budget stalemate on Chicago during a speaking event in Bloomington Monday.

With Illinois delaying payouts of more than $600 because of its budget mess, neighboring states are salivating at the chance to boost their own lottery sales.

Taxpayers have implored Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly to negotiate since the fiscal year started July 1 without a state spending plan in place. Last week, seven good-government groups wrote a letter in the pleading tone typical of advocates seeking an answer.

Teachers in Chicago Public Schools could go on strike if an announcement by the head of the district to potentially cut 5,000 jobs by Thanksgiving becomes reality.