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 on the ballot through petitions.
Capitol Brief: Lawyers hope for Illinois Supreme Court answer to Trump ballot question Capitol Brief: Lawyers hope for Illinois Supreme Court answer to Trump ballot question Friday, February 16, 2024 Arguments hinge on election board authority while insurrection question hangs in the air
Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Thursday, February 15, 2024 Despite funding from state and county, roughly $70 million gap remains Read more
Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Thursday, February 15, 2024 Tens of millions of dollars in cost recovery would be disallowed under legislative proposal Read more
Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury Monday, February 12, 2024 Judge tells Mapes his ‘loyalty was greatly misguided’ in lying to grand jury investigating former speaker Read more
Trump’s Illinois ballot challenge to move forward Trump’s Illinois ballot challenge to move forward Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Cook County judge declines to stay case pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Colorado case Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates Read more
Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Friday, February 2, 2024 Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August Read more