Illinois – Page 15 – People's World

Chicago teachers strike puts focus on Rauner, state budget crisis

April 4, 2016 By Teresa Albano

Illinois is entering its tenth month without a budget; Rauner has refused to sign one without legislators agreeing to his drastic "turnaround agenda" that rolls back worker rights.

Progressive budget for Illinois would make the super-rich pay

March 31, 2016 By Bill Knight

Two documents on budget priorities and governing presented in recent weeks stress helping everyday people instead of the rich.

Rauner’s “turn-around agenda” cheats taxpayers and businesses

March 29, 2016 By Tim Libretti

At least Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Rauner does nothing.

Obama urges end to “poisonous political climate” in Illinois

February 18, 2016 By Teresa Albano

He came home to a place that launched his political career - the Illinois state capitol - and addressed lawmakers on creating a "better kind of politics."

Students to Gov. Rauner: “Do your damn job”

February 9, 2016 By Michelle Zacarias

CSU students, faculty, alumns, and community gathered around the Thompson Center where many state offices are located to protest the state's budget impasse.