Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures Wednesday, July 10, 2024 New law bans practices aimed at lowering insurance payouts
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
Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? Thursday, June 13, 2024 $50M tax credit program will provide up to roughly $300 for low-income families Read more
Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Illinois’ largest-ever spending plan increases education, human services, infrastructure funding Read more
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling Read more
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Friday, May 31, 2024 Lawmakers adjourned their legislative session this week after passing more than 460 bills since January. Here’s a look at a handful of them. Read more
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. 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