Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at downstate airports
The federal government subsidizes 19 commercial airline routes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
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Ben joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein.
The federal government subsidizes 19 commercial airline routes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
Bill signed by Pritzker conforms property tax laws to U.S. Supreme Court decision.
There’s no timeline for when lawmakers will begin their investigation.
GOP Leader McCombie calls for special investigative committee into Rep. Carol Ammons.
New law immediately bans sale of intoxicating hemp to people under 21.
Pritzker encourages future Americans to embrace love for country.
Seven new data center projects became eligible for state tax credits in 2025
Grogan says Republicans will focus on Illinois-centric issues in 2026
How artificial intelligence is entering Illinois politics and what regulations lawmakers want to see
Illinois budget also continues to include grants for NASCAR
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