Forecast: State should see modest revenue growth in FY 2021 Forecast: State should see modest revenue growth in FY 2021 Thursday, March 5, 2020 State revenue officials said Thursday that tax collections have been coming in about as expected so far this fiscal year, and they predict modest revenue growth in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Fifth coronavirus case in Illinois; officials say risk remains low Fifth coronavirus case in Illinois; officials say risk remains low Thursday, March 5, 2020 Public health officials in Illinois reported Thursday that a fifth person in the state has been infected with the novel coronavirus, but they insist the overall risk to the public remains low.
Prescription drug prices cap bill stalls in committee Prescription drug prices cap bill stalls in committee Wednesday, March 4, 2020 A bill that would allow the state to cap the prices of certain high-cost prescription drugs stalled in a House committee Wednesday amid stiff opposition from the pharmaceutical and insurance... Read more
House GOP says property tax reform efforts appear stalled House GOP says property tax reform efforts appear stalled Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Illinois House Republicans said Tuesday they believe efforts to enact property tax relief have stalled in the General Assembly, and they accused Democrats of using a task force that was formed... Read more
Board recommends Blagojevich disbarment Board recommends Blagojevich disbarment Tuesday, March 3, 2020 A board that oversees the discipline of attorneys in Illinois recommended Tuesday that former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich be disbarred from the practice of law. Read more
UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail Monday, March 2, 2020 Several statewide law enforcement organizations said Monday they will strongly oppose efforts to eliminate cash bail in Illinois, one of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s top priorities. Read more
UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans Friday, February 28, 2020 As the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, disrupting global trade and rattling stock markets, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot... Read more
Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Thursday, February 27, 2020 Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their impact on human health and... Read more