State posts strong March revenue numbers
Revenue was up 4.8% in March, or $233 million from the previous year, due to continuing growth in sales and...
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
The strike comes as state lawmakers consider a new funding distribution plan for state universities
Republicans, Pritzker point fingers over cause of rising property taxes
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters earlier this week that school boards share blame for raising property taxes despite receiving more...
State Police vehicle fleet will take 18 years to replace as costs rise, ISP director says
The cost of a new State Police vehicle has jumped to $120,000, according to the agency’s director
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Many bills approved by House committees are expected to be further amended before receiving a vote by the full chamber.
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee
The Illinois House passed more than 150 bills out of committee from Tuesday to Wednesday as it worked toward a...
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Many bills advanced out of House committees are expected to be amended and further negotiated in the coming weeks.
Estate tax reform ‘something that I could support,’ Pritzker says
Even as state leaders sang the praises of FFA and enjoyed baskets filled to the brim with Illinois agriculture products,...
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Christian Mitchell sizes up the Pritzker vs. Bailey rematch
Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate, Christian Mitchell says the Pritzker campaign is taking Republican Darren Bailey’s candidacy seriously, looking to...
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