Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms
Lawmakers said they need more time to reform current state law, as litigation against county treasurers builds.
Economy
The latest Illinois economy coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout the state.
Illinois soybean farmers welcome federal aid, but fear long-term trade damage
Federal payments are headed to Illinois farmers after last year’s trade war.
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Legislators recently filed bills that would require companies to disclose the use of consumer data in price setting.
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
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.
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.
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