Illinois’ unpaid bills could reach new highs by summer 2017.

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger wants to tie politicians’ pay to a balanced budget.

When it comes to touting oneself as a defender of the middle class, actions speak louder than words.

State Rep. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, criticized payment delays for Illinois politicians, despite the fact that his compensation cost taxpayers nearly $100,000 in 2015.

Under the stopgap budget, Illinois will spend $8 billion more than it collects in tax revenues; Illinois needs to enact major reforms to rein in its out-of-control spending and avoid billions in tax hikes.