Unemployment rising throughout Illinois
Job creation is down in all but three of Illinois’ metro areas
Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate.
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding
Johnson and other mayors said local governments need a greater share of the state income tax revenue
No ‘April surprise’ in latest revenue report
State revenue growth is on track to meet expectations and there was no “April surprise” from income tax receipts. The...
SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
Republicans want to change the law to make it easier to hold people before trial.
New Illinois Chamber president seeks to bolster Statehouse relationships
Jimmy Clayton told Capitol News Illinois he is focused on building relationships between the chamber and legislators while pushing lawmakers...
Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling
Illinois lawmakers wanted to ask voters to approve a plan to insert part of the federal Voting Rights Act into...
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
The staff union is seeking higher pay from university officials in stagnant negotiations
Pritzker says Senate needs to show some speed on Bears bill
Pritzker said the Bears are concerned about an amusement tax in the House bill
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