Illinois has gone without a comprehensive budget for six months.

Good-faith negotiation and trust were foundational to all of the deals made, but some Statehouse Democrats pushed for extreme solutions while others were actively compromising.

Restoration of child-care cuts fails in Illinois House.

Major ratings agencies are weighing in on the dismal state of the state.

The Illinois General Assembly is refusing to fix Illinois’ structural problems. Downgrades are the consequence.

The state of Illinois has paid $611 million in late fees to vendors. Political insiders who have donated to some of the state’s most powerful elected officials are reaping the benefits.