Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Despite some recovery since COVID, agencies face ‘fiscal cliff’ as pandemic funding runs dry
Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Governor says he will speak as surrogate in Indiana, Ohio later this week
Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Sam McCann abruptly ended February trial in guilty plea for stealing campaign funds Read more
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence Read more
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Friday, July 5, 2024 High school students to start new exams in spring 2025 Read more
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Meeting comes after calls for Biden to step down as Democratic candidate Read more
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time Read more
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data Read more