Illinois Senate Republican leader steps down

Illinois state Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno announced her resignation yesterday.

Her announcement comes as the state nears a third year without a comprehensive spending plan.

"I will say that I feel strongly that the governor has the right agenda, but it's not that easy getting there. We need fundamental change in this building, but we need to compromise in order to get there," said Radogno, 64, of southwest suburban Lemont.

Read more from the Chicago Tribune.