House Passes “Sexting” Ban
The Illinois House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a “sexting” ban proposal that would impose civil, not criminal, penalties on the practice.
Quinn: Tax Or Education Cuts Not a Scare Tactic
“We have to understand reality. We are now without a billion dollars that we counted on this year, so we have to make it up. And I think it’s very very
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Abolish Death Penalty
The state’s budget woes and concerns over the GOP gubernatorial candidate’s stance is pushing death penalty opponents to step up their efforts to abolish the
Video - Quinn Discusses Budget
Governor Pat Quinn spoke about his budget plan at Jefferson Middle School in Springfield, IL on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Illinois Lawmakers React to Quinn’s Budget
The state faces a staggering $13 billion deficit and Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget plan calls for $2 billion in cuts, $4 billion in short-term borrowing and a 33
GOP candidate for governor calls Quinn’s budget “catastrophe”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady on Wednesday called Gov. Pat Quinn’s fiscal year 2011 budget a “catastrophe,” insisting his own plan for a 10
Brady Critiques Quinn Budget
GOP candidate Bill Brady talks with statehouse reporters about what he finds wrong with Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget approach.
Governor Quinn: Raise Income Taxes By One-Third
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn gave lawmakers two choices. Raise the income tax rate by one-third, or make more than one billion dollars in cuts to schools.
Video - Stermer Previews Quinn’s Budget
Jerry Stermer, chief of staff for Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, previews the proposed FY2011 budget.
Consumers, Lawmakers Target Ameren Rate Hike Request
Two years removed from Illinois’ “power wars” there is once again growing anger toward downstate’s largest utility.
Pro-Choice, Women’s Groups Blast Brady
A coalition of pro-choice and women’s groups on Tuesday took aim at Republican Bill Brady’s bid for the governor’s mansion, blasting the Bloomington senator
Latest School Worry: Categorical Cash
Principals across Illinois already know they will likely have to lay off teachers this spring. They also already know that any checks from the state are going
Municipalities Losing Revenue in FY 2011 Budget
Don’t expect Gov. Pat Quinn’s 2011 budget to play well in Peoria – or any other Illinois town.
Push for Slots at Race Tracks on at the Capitol
Some lawmakers think placing slot machines at the state's five horse-racing tracks is a gamble worth taking, especially with the state facing a $12.2 billion
Budget Negotiations Could Be Set On ‘Repeat’
For House Republican Leader Tom Cross, this year’s budget session is causing déjà vu.