Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.
Economy
The latest Illinois economy coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout the state.
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
State lawmakers could take a second swing at regulating homeowners insurance rates.
In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
Opponents of the law say it will be cumbersome and costly for banks.
How much public and private money is powering Chicago’s quantum push?
More than $1 billion has been committed since the site was announced in 2024.
State looks to expand manufacturing training at community colleges
Illinois is looking to expand manufacturing training academy program to address a labor shortage in the industry.
Pritzker sticking to proposal to fully fund pensions
It’s not clear if Pritzker’s plan, nor a plan supported by labor unions, will be considered in Springfield this year.
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Illinois lawmakers will look to address cost of living issues, insurance costs and datacenters during the 2026 spring session.
Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report
The report was spurred by a 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act.
Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders
Gov. JB Pritzker talks Chicago budget, pensions and Bears stadium funding at an Economic Club of Chicago event Tuesday.
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois
Illinois agencies must draft plans to mitigate tariffs under a new executive order signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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