State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Tuesday to reduce a $1.8 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit by $450 million through an infusion of unemployment-related revenues.
Capitol News Illinois to expand operations with $2 million McCormick Foundation grant Capitol News Illinois to expand operations with $2 million McCormick Foundation grant Monday, September 26, 2022 Capitol News Illinois will significantly expand its operations as it enters the fifth year of operations in 2023 because of a significant grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case Friday, September 23, 2022 State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera company. Read more
Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign Thursday, September 22, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators Thursday to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct. Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was charged in federal court earlier this... Read more
Illinois Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay Illinois Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay Thursday, September 22, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit filed by two former state legislators who sued for back pay they believed they were due for raises that they voted against while in office. Read more
Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Interviews with Illinois' candidates for treasurer. Read more
Sen. Emil Jones III charged in bribery scheme Sen. Emil Jones III charged in bribery scheme Tuesday, September 20, 2022 State Sen. Emil Jones III has been charged in federal court with three criminal counts tied to his dealings with a red light camera company. Read more
Capitol Briefs: State Fair sets record; jury awards $363 million in Sterigenics lawsuit Capitol Briefs: State Fair sets record; jury awards $363 million in Sterigenics lawsuit Tuesday, September 20, 2022 The 2022 Illinois State Fair set an all-time attendance record with more than 636,700 visitors, and a Cook COunty jury awarded a $363 million verdict against a company that emitted cancer-causing... Read more