Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts Thursday, April 11, 2024 For decades, lobbyists in the Illinois Statehouse have been required to report how much they spend wining, dining and entertaining lawmakers.
Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Thursday, April 4, 2024 Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Cost of consolidating programs remains largely unknown Read more
Photographing History Photographing History Monday, April 1, 2024 Lee Milner reflects on his life and career Read more
Illinois high court asked to review law limiting venue in constitutional challenges Illinois high court asked to review law limiting venue in constitutional challenges Monday, March 18, 2024 New law limits cases to Cook, Sangamon counties Read more
With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next... Read more
Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels Read more
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments... Read more