State

SPRINGFIELD – With 13 days left in the regular spring session, the Illinois Senate Democrats rolled out a budget that relies on facility closures, layoffs and 4-percent spending cuts for most state agencies.

SPRINGFIELD – A federal appellate court Thursday upheld Gov. Pat Quinn's decision last year to deny state employees pay raises.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants to cut $11 million in Medicaid spending on home health care and, according to a new study, the move could lead to higher costs in nursing homes and hospitals.

SPRINGFIELD – As the country's two main political parties continue to duke it out in the so-called "war on women," women voters in Illinois say they believe the hubbub is merely a tool to distract from the bread-and-butter issues they care about.

SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers want public universities to stop paying to hire top leaders.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a statewide plastic bag and wrapper recycling program, the first of its kind in the country.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers approved a proposal Wednesday that would increase the number of courses counting as a high school math requirement.

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn's pension reforms give public employees two choices: get on board with his reforms or face a smaller pension and no state help for retiree health care.