UPDATED: Madigan resigns from Illinois House effective immediately UPDATED: Madigan resigns from Illinois House effective immediately Thursday, February 18, 2021 Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, 78, announced Thursday he will step down from the state House of Representatives after 50 years in office.
Full text of Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address 2021 Full text of Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address 2021 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 The following is an unedited copy of Gov. JB Pritzker's prepared budget address for 2021.
Reaction to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address Reaction to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Capitol News Illinois compiled a list of reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address that were received by email. Read more
Black Caucus reacts to governor’s budget address Black Caucus reacts to governor’s budget address Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Illinois Legislative Black Caucus members expressed measured support, and points of concern, for Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget Wednesday following Pritzker’s annual budget address. Read more
Panel approves ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards Panel approves ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards Wednesday, February 17, 2021 A legislative panel on Wednesday allowed the Illinois State Board of Education to move forward with new rules that call on colleges and universities in the state to change the way prospective... Read more
Reactions differ to Pritzker’s proposed corporate tax changes Reactions differ to Pritzker’s proposed corporate tax changes Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $41.6 billion spending plan for the coming fiscal year relies, in part, on ending nine tax incentives for businesses in an effort to preserve an estimated $932... Read more
Labor, business leaders call for continued support amid economic recovery Labor, business leaders call for continued support amid economic recovery Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Business and labor leaders called for continued support for businesses and unemployed workers Wednesday in a senate hearing ahead of Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address. Read more
UPDATED: Pritzker outlines $41.6 billion budget with flat state spending UPDATED: Pritzker outlines $41.6 billion budget with flat state spending Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker outlined a $41.6 billion budget proposal Wednesday that would hold most state agencies at flat funding levels but which relies heavily on increased federal funds as well as... Read more