Illinois Senate

Illinoisans get first look at new state Senate map

Updated at 1:28 p.m. with Republican reaction via the Associated Press:Some Republican Illinois senators are satisfied with a newly proposed remap of…

An interior view of the dome of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill.

Ill. Senate denies Quinn veto on appointment bill

The Illinois Senate overrode Gov. Pat Quinn's request to delay implementation of a new law that sets provisions for gubernatorial appointments.The Senate…

The Illinois Capitol building in Springfield, Ill.

Ill. lawmakers OK big piece of state budget

Illinois lawmakers have set aside billions of dollars to pay state obligations as part of what Democrats call a more responsible approach to the…

Comptroller-treasurer merger advances in Ill. Senate

Updated 3:20 p.m. with Illinois Public Radio story including more detail and comment from Rutherford.Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky…

Ill. GOP senators recommend significant cuts

Updated 4:10 p.m. March 17, 2011 with Gov. Quinn's comments.Gov. Pat Quinn says he opposes a package of budget cuts proposed by Illinois Senate…

Ill. committee approves cigarette tax increase

An Illinois Senate committee has voted to raise cigarette taxes by $1 a pack and use the money for construction projects around the state.Senators split…

The Illinois Capitol building in Springfield, Ill. (via Flickr/jglazer75)

Illinois Senate votes to abolish death penalty, bill goes next to Gov. Quinn

UPDATE 3:03 p.m. Jan. 11, 2011:The Associated Press is reporting that the Illinois Senate has voted to abolish the death penalty in that state.The Chicago…

Ill. Senate approves civil unions for gay couples

The Associated Press is reporting that the Illinois Senate has approved civil unions for gay couples. Governor Pat Quinn says he will sign the…