‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?
Child care has become one of the biggest line items in a family's budget, with its costs growing faster than ...
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Lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel
Illinois lawmakers have proposed overturning a 2015 anti-boycott pension investments rule regarding Israel.
Illinois seeks to prevent feds from tying funding for states to immigration enforcement
Illinois is filing lawsuits against the U.S. departments of Homeland Security and Transportation over threats that federal funding will be ...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first high-ranking Democrat to announce she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Pritzker positions himself at forefront of Trump opposition by invoking Nazis’ rise to power
A month into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, Gov. JB Pritzker last week warned that the ...
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Illinois lawmakers react to Michael Madigan’s conviction on 10 of 23 corruption charges.
McClain lawyer calls star witnesses liars as trial nears conclusion
Jurors hearing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s trial are finally scheduled to begin deliberations Wednesday.
Former Madigan aide testifies speaker had conflict of interest protocols
The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resumed Monday after a two-week holiday break.
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
A report highlights Illinois' improved fiscal position, credit ratings, and economic strategies to better manage future recessions compared to past ...
Jurors see list of Madigan’s job recommendations given to newly elected Gov. Pritzker
The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan highlights his extensive influence over state political appointments, his dealings with ...
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