Jose Sanchez

Rauner’s proposal to shift state pension obligations for educators back to their employers, local school systems and universities isn’t new or unique to Republicans.

From expanding consumer protections to extending the powers of voters to consolidate local units of government, here is what you need to know in 2018.

While Illinoisans face years of budget deficits, cuts to social services and tax increases, we also foot the bill for expensive severance packages for public executives.

After a months-long impasse, Illinois lawmakers approved landmark changes to the way schools are funded statewide. Here’s what you need to know.

Senate Bill 3 is now law (Public Act 100-0107); a law that attempts to empower citizens to consolidate some of their governments. SB3, introduced by state Sen. Tom Cullerton and state Rep. Sam Yingling, originally was part of the Senate’s “grand bargain” package. The bill was supported by both Republicans and Democrats across the state.

While the income tax increase has dominated the news, there’s more in the budget that got done — and didn’t — that you need to know about.

The governor has called a special session for lawmakers to deliver a budget by the end of the month. We break the budget issues down in a Q&A.

BGA makes progress around key policy areas despite dysfunction in Springfield.