Illinois sees strong revenue growth to start fiscal year
Sales tax and personal and corporate income taxes are both up so far this year.
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Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best candidate for agriculture
Candidates for Illinois governor and the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate addressed farmers at the event near Bloomington.
Pritzker signs legislation for energy bill transparency, utility discount program
The new laws mandate line-by-line reporting of all bill charges and raise the threshold on energy assistance to include more ...
State ends fiscal year strong — surpassing initial estimates by $1B
The strong close is mitigated by the fact that lawmakers already allocated more $830 million in supplemental fiscal year 2026 ...
The $500B error in Illinois’ budget
The Illinois Constitution gives governors power to eliminate or reduce spending lines in the budget without rejecting the whole bill.
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
Debate continues over expansion of 340B discount drug program
Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty
Deputy Gov. Andy Manar warned lawmakers will have limited room for new spending.
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April
No ‘April surprise’ in latest revenue report
State revenue growth is on track to meet expectations and there was no “April surprise” from income tax receipts. The ...
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...
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