Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules Thursday, May 30, 2024 Lawmakers in Springfield approved a package of legislation reforming certain election-related issues.
Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Democrats needed three tries to pass $1.1 billion revenue plan just before 5 a.m.
Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Lawmakers move to pause – then further regulate – carbon dioxide pipeline development Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Lawmakers passed a measure to put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines after more than a year of controversy over several such projects. Read more
Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes. Read more
Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is a step closer to acquiring a 1,500-acre state park in DeKalb County, much of which was once part of a reservation that was illegally seized from the tribe in... Read more
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Sunday, May 26, 2024 Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected Read more
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Saturday, May 25, 2024 Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address Read more
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Thursday, May 23, 2024 But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support. Read more