Rauner calls for changes to Pre-K funding July 19, 2018 10:00 am|Governor Bruce Rauner says he’s not fond of the method by which pre-kindergarten programs in the state are…
Governor Rauner pushing term limits for elected officials May 4, 2018 4:05 pm|A resolution is in front of Illinois lawmakers would see term limits for elected officials added as a…
Gubernatorial challenger Ives stops in Galesburg, calls Rauner a “liar” March 5, 2018 9:29 pm|A Republican lawmaker that hopes to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner, campaigned in Galesburg on Friday.
Swanson decries efforts to “politicize” outbreak at Quincy Veteran’s Home December 21, 2017 8:09 pm|Rep. Dan Swanson seems impressed with steps the Quincy Veterans Home has taken to mitigate and prevent spread…
Illinois governor vetoes data privacy measure September 23, 2017 10:17 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation requiring mobile applications that track user locations to…
Rep. Hammond questions whether override could be implemented if passed August 24, 2017 10:47 am|Wednesday’s legislative session in Springfield got scrapped, as leaders continue school funding negotiations.
Swanson endorses “aggressive action” to pass education funding reform July 11, 2017 1:22 pm|Illinois has a budget but school districts aren’t breathing easy yet.
Senator Weaver votes against budget bills July 5, 2017 12:15 pm|The Illinois Senate approved the same bills that passed the House on Sunday, SB-6 and SB-9, with hopes…
Superintendents tell you to let lawmakers have it May 25, 2017 11:39 am|It wasn’t just local school district superintendents who got the chance to give local lawmakers an earful at…
Illinois’ Lincoln presidential library made separate agency April 1, 2017 11:19 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed an executive order making the Abraham Lincoln Presidential…
Local lawmakers react to Rauner’s budget address February 16, 2017 2:24 pm|Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his 3rd annual budget address yesterday.
Illinois Senate pledges to keep negotiating budget plan February 9, 2017 3:35 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate convenes again after a less-than-productive day trying to advance its budget…
Rauner critical of stop-pay action by Madigan January 27, 2017 5:56 pm|Gov. Bruce Rauner is criticizing Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s legal move to stop paying state-government workers until…
Local lawmakers react to Rauner’s State of the State January 26, 2017 12:36 pm|Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered the State of the State address on Wednesday that acknowledged challenges a head for…
Illinois Senate plans to plow ahead with its own budget plan January 24, 2017 3:21 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate plans to plow ahead with its proposed budget compromise to end…
Illinois governor signs school, daycare lead-testing law January 16, 2017 5:08 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois elementary schools and day care centers will have to test drinking water sources for…
Rauner names prominent Democrat, Republican to state posts January 14, 2017 2:16 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has named a former political rival and a retired state lawmaker…
Don Moffitt named Illinois’ Assistant Director of Agriculture January 14, 2017 1:07 pm|So much for retirement.
Ratings agency: Tax hike could fix Chicago school finances January 13, 2017 3:19 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — A credit ratings agency says for the Chicago Public Schools to work its way out…
Chicago alderman says he’ll challenge Gov. Rauner in 2018 January 5, 2017 12:08 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar says he’s running to unseat Republican Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner in…