By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers’ decision to push through controversial tax breaks comes at a time when the state faces tough decisions in the upcoming session over taxation.

By Andrew Thomason   Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Republican legislative leaders in Illinois filed a lawsuit Wednesday attempting to prevent the recently passed redistricting map from taking effect.

By Andrew Thomason   Illinois Statehouse News   SPRINGFIELD — Next week, Illinois residents will be given their first chance to voice their opinion about how the lines on Illinois’ political map will shift, though their voices might not carry as far as they hope.

By Andrew Thomason   Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD  —  Illinois teachers’ unions went on the defensive Thursday during an Illinois House of Representatives special education reform committee in Aurora. The unions gave a failing grade to a proposed plan that expands on the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010, which links teachers’ evaluations scores with [...]

By Mary Massingale   Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Civil unions gained a strong foothold in Illinois on Tuesday, as House lawmakers narrowly approved the measure granting spousal legal rights to same-sex couples.

By Mary Massingale   Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – Just as gamblers count cards to win against the house, some Illinois lawmakers are counting votes to win over the House.