Democratic members of the General Assembly had only seven minutes to spare before a key constitutional deadline to pass a ...

Illinois lawmakers went down to the wire as they were back on the floor Saturday for discussion to pass a budget just hours ...

State lawmakers are still ironing out the details of a $1 billion tax package with just a few hours left in the legislative ...

WATCH: WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss the $55.2 billion state budget ...

Legislators have a handful of days left before the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, and the May 31 ...

Legislators have a handful of days left before the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, and the Saturday, ...

Illinois lawmakers approved next year’s budget at the close of the spring legislative session. Here is what they agreed on ...

The largest increases are on taxes of tobacco, vaping and sports betting, but there are also various changes to corporate ...

Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year, including increased taxes on tobacco products ...

Illinois legislators continue to discuss the annual spending plan behind closed doors, but some say there could be more work ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois lawmakers went down to the wire as they were back on the floor Saturday for discussion to pass a budget just hours away from the deadline. The talks come after ...

Illinois lawmakers narrowly passed a $55 billion budget Saturday with only 7 minutes left before the deadline.