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Lawmakers returned to the Capitol July 26 after Gov. Rauner issued a proclamation calling for a special legislative session on school funding in Illinois. Though Senate

Following the Governor’s press conference on the second day of July special session calling for Senate President Cullerton to release Senate Bill 1, State Senator

According to analysis based on funding levels from the enacted budget, the Governor’s planned amendatory veto would create a fairer system for the state’s K-12

Legislation signed into law this week will ensure that children are able to receive life-saving treatments for autoimmune disorders connected to streptococcal infections known as

Despite a 32 percent increase in income taxes, the Democrats’ budget may not significantly reduce the state’s backlog of bills and does nothing to address

State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) releases the below statement following the House and Senate approval of a budget plan which includes a significant income tax

Following Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno’s announcement to resign, Senate Republicans gathered at the Capitol on the morning of June 30 to unanimously elect State

Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) says the budget package is “a reasonable compromise that will allow Illinois to move forward.” The comprehensive proposal includes

Extensive analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) of the recent compromise school funding reform legislation cosponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy),

Despite Illinois’ ongoing uphill battle to keep businesses from leaving, one of the world’s largest retailers is expanding facilities and bringing jobs to the state.