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For those keeping score, Illinois' pension debt has grown 753% under Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s leadership.

Wednesday, things get back to action down in Springfield. Will 2019 bring about some changes for the most powerful man in Illinois?

With the election less than a week away, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner called in to the WROK Morning Show Wednesday morning to discuss several key issues.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is none-too-pleased about the recent override of his veto, which has resulted in a major tax increase and some serious friction involving school funding. This morning, he joined us to spread the word about SB-1, and why he's dead set against it.

With much of the political news focus on Washington, we thought it would be a fine idea to invite State Senator Dave Syverson into our studio to discuss Springfield politics and personalities, and what that means to the Rockford area.

Illinois News Network Much of the state’s obligations have been covered through piecemeal appropriations measure, court orders and consent decrees but there’s still another $6 billion of spending that hasn’t been approved and there needs to be an income tax increase...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Once the cameras and microphones were turned off on the big budget meeting in the governor's office Tuesday, the governor and four legislative leaders talked for about an hour. Some talked more than others, according to Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont)...

John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network The public budget meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the legislative leaders scheduled for today has been pushed back—and likely won’t be so public anymore. The meeting has been delayed to December 1 so House Speaker Michael Madigan can attend a family funeral...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network “I don't like the legislature, but I like my own local lawmaker.” Even that beloved local lawmaker might be on thin ice, if results of a new survey released by Illinois Policy Action are to be believed...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network The recent downgrade of outstanding bonds by Fitch's rating house – from A- to BBB+ – carries a lesson for Gov. Bruce Rauner, in the opinion of House Speaker Mike Madigan. “When rating agencies talk about Illinois, they talk about the problem with the budget deficit,” Madigan told reporters Tuesday...