Nation May 16 Illinois’ governor wants to bring back the death penalty. Does his proposal have a chance? By Ryan Connelly Holmes
Politics Nov 26 Illinois’ GOP governor faces challenge from right in 2018 Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has so infuriated some far-right members of his Republican party with his actions on abortion, immigration and other issues that he's now facing a primary challenge as he seeks a second term. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Politics Oct 22 Illinois governor’s race could be costliest in U.S. history All of the candidates combined have raised more than $100 million in the past year. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Politics Sep 17 Fed-up Illinois legislators head for the exit in big numbers It's an exodus that longtime Statehouse observers say is unusual not just for the high number of lawmakers leaving, but for the reasons many legislators are giving. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Politics Aug 28 Illinois governor signs law limiting police cooperation with federal immigration officials The move puts Gov. Bruce Rauner, a first-term Republican, at odds with his party on immigration issues. By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Aug 01 Illinois governor’s veto could jeopardize school funding By Sara Burnett and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner used his veto power Tuesday to strip millions of dollars for Chicago Public Schools from a school funding overhaul, a move that could mean no districts get state money before classes begin. Continue reading
Jul 16 Illinois has budget but no school funding plan By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois has its belated state budget, but the state Capitol's next flashpoint in the political struggle over finances is about how to fund public education with just weeks before the first day of school. Continue reading
Jul 09 Illinois has bills to pay after 2 years without budget plan By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. Now, to start paying bills. Continue reading
Jul 06 Illinois approves spending plan, ending nation’s longest budget stalemate By John O'Connor and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Illinois House voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's vetoes of a budget package, giving the state its first spending blueprint in more than two years and ending the nation's longest fiscal stalemate since at least the Great Depression. Continue reading
Jul 01 Illinois lawmakers return after missing key budget deadline By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois lawmakers are returning to work Saturday after missing a key deadline to prevent the state from starting an third consecutive fiscal year without a budget. Continue reading