Illinois Democrats might have retained control of both chambers of the General Assembly in the general election, but a policy analyst is predicting that Illinois Republicans will pick up more legislative seats in 2018 and hold onto the governorship, possibly paving the way for reform measures.

The state of Illinois’ largest public employee union vows to strike if Gov. Bruce Rauner stands firm in his proposal to increase its workweek from 37.5 to 40 hours.

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

Earlier this month, AFSCME leaders sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner outlining a settlement 'framework' in which the union said it would be willing to resume negotiations on a new contract.

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Illinois Senate leaders are reportedly still negotiating a proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent.

The idea that Senate leaders are proposing a budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent -- despite the last tax hike costing the state billions of dollars in lost income -- has many concerned.

The idea that Senate leaders are proposing a budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent -- despite the last tax hike costing the state billions of dollars in lost income -- has troubled many.

Illinois Senate leaders had hoped to hold a vote as early as today on a proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent, but the complex nature of the deal may delay a vote on the matter.

Illinois Senate leaders had hoped to hold a vote as early as today on a proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent, but the complex nature of the deal may stall a vote on the matter.

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

Earlier this month, AFSCME leaders sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner outlining a new settlement 'framework' in which the union said it would be willing resume negotiations on a new contract.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal officials sent a letter to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner this month outlining a new settlement “framework” in which the union said it would be willing to resume negotiations on a new contract.

Kentucky will join the 26 other states in the nation with right-to-work laws, causing some to wonder if Illinois will join the movement anytime in the foreseeable future.

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

Longtime politician Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) will serve as House speaker for another two-year term after House Democrats re-elected him to the post for the 17th time Wednesday.

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how the Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

With 2017 just days away, Illinois is set to welcome the new year the same way it did last year – without a state budget.

Most state funds that Illinois’ public universities receive go toward retiree pensions, a recent report said.