Rauner says Emanuel causing Chicago school 'crisis'

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday expanded the list of Democrats he says are working against him, adding Mayor Rahm Emanuel to the group he contends is trying to create havoc in Illinois.

The accusation comes as Rauner has spent weeks publicly sparring with Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Attorney General Lisa Madigan over how state employees should be paid, if at all, during the historic budget impasse. Rauner contends the Democrats are working in tandem with longtime House Speaker M...