Illinois Democrats passed a state budget over the weekend that relies on billions in still-not-guaranteed federal dollars to avoid a gaping deficit. 
One of Congress's last remaining pro-life Democrats faces an onslaught of progressive challengers Tuesday in a race that will help determine whether a place remains in the party for opponents of abortion. 
Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to putting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature campaign promise on the 2020 ballot: A proposed change to the Illinois constitution that would allow for higher income tax rates on higher levels of income. 
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he won’t let news of a federal criminal probe into $331,000 in questionable property tax breaks he received on a Gold Coast mansion interfere with his push for a progressive income tax. 
Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is reportedly under investigation by federal authorities for a dubious tax filing prior to taking office. 
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is formally asking lawmakers to shut down Illinois’ private school scholarship program and pour more money into public schools. 