More than a dozen Republicans joined House Democrats in passing a budget that includes a massive tax hike and no structural spending reforms. Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would veto the plan.

Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto nixing fee hikes from a 911 service reauthorization bill lawmakers sent to his desk. Illinoisans already pay some of the nation’s highest taxes on their cellphones.

Nine days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $450,000 for just over two hours of work.

A new poll shows Gov. Bruce Rauner’s political base opposes the tax hike budget proposal the governor has supported. And Illinoisans who favor the tax hike budget proposal do not support Rauner.

Despite calls for new taxes from Republican lawmakers, Senate Bill 2216 contains funding for several grants across the state.

The Illinois Lottery will cease awarding prizes over $25,000 if a budget is not signed by July 1.

Affluent communities would receive millions in grants under a Republican spending plan.

Eight days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $400,000 for just over two hours of work.

Nearly 4 out of 5 Illinoisans support term limits for lawmakers.