Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.
Illinois policy still offers companies significant incentives and funding for renewable energy projects.
Data and Interactives JournalistAndrew Adams joined the Illinois Answers team in 2025 as a data and interactives journalist. Andrew previously worked for Capitol News Illinois, covering the energy industry, economic incentive programs and legislative issues affecting Chicagoland. Previously, he built a data beat for a national magazine covering the tech industry, conducted academic research into gun violence in downstate Illinois, and worked on an award-winning series analyzing the effects of stimulus programs during the pandemic. He holds degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois Springfield.
Illinois policy still offers companies significant incentives and funding for renewable energy projects.
Illinois universities will offer a direct admissions program for high-achieving Illinois students among other new laws.
Gov. JB Pritzker made four stops around Illinois to launch his third campaign for governor.
Illinois bet big on quantum technology in last year’s state budget. Now, companies from around the world are looking at...
Transit officials describe potential cuts as “catastrophic” following Springfield’s inaction on new funding during the spring session.
The state is investigating to see if license plate reader data has illegally been shared with out-of-state police to enforce...
After months of wrangling, negotiations broke down in the 11th hour over a sweeping energy reform bill in the recent...
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a reform package meant to save public transit agencies in Chicagoland from facing steep cuts.
Medically assisted suicide divides disability advocates, religious groups and doctors.
Proposals in the Illinois House and Senate would fundamentally alter public transit in Chicagoland.