Hearing probes auditor general’s campaign spending

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois State Board of Elections hearing officer is expected to issue a recommendation next month regarding allegations that the state’s auditor general violated campaign finance disclosure laws while serving as a Democratic state representative.

Rauner: Expanding abortion coverage too controversial

CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner says he no longer supports expanding abortion coverage for state workers and Medicaid recipients because it’s too controversial and Illinois needs to focus on other issues such as creating jobs.