The Civic Federation’s criticism of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget is a mixed bag, with its own proposals for Illinois’ financial crisis – including nearly $3 billion in tax hikes – missing the mark.

A decisive opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a 1992 ban on sports gambling, putting the ball in Springfield’s court.

Agreeing on how much money one has to spend is a basic first step of budgeting.

The Government Severance Pay Act would spare taxpayers the burden of providing excessive severance payouts to outgoing public officials.

The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.

History shows lawmakers prefer to avoid tough but necessary choices.

The Government Severance Pay Act would restrict outgoing officials from exiting office with excessive severance pay.

Lawmakers can’t balance the budget if they don’t know how much they have to spend.

Residents in Madison and St. Clair counties find themselves fleeced by lawmakers' failure to control state finances.