Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures New law bans practices aimed at lowering insurance payouts
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time
Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? $50M tax credit program will provide up to roughly $300 for low-income families
Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Illinois’ largest-ever spending plan increases education, human services, infrastructure funding
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Lawmakers adjourned their legislative session this week after passing more than 460 bills since January. Here’s a look at a handful of them.
Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Democrats needed three tries to pass $1.1 billion revenue plan just before 5 a.m.
Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected
Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year Nursing homes still grappling with worker shortage, cost increases