A landmark case on worker freedom could have positive effects on Illinois’ fiscal health, according to a leading ratings agency.

It is time to give taxpayers and businesses the certainty they need to plan a long-term future in the state.

Lawmakers voted to approve the 1,245-page budget less than 24 hours after it was revealed to the public.

State senators voted to approve the 1,245-page budget just hours after it was made public.

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.

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

History shows lawmakers prefer to avoid tough but necessary choices.

Pensions and employee health insurance costs consumed nearly a quarter of Illinois’ fiscal year 2018 budget.

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

Sangamon County billed homeowners $215 million in 2017. This meant owners of a $127,000 Springfield home had a $2,600 property tax bill.