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 ...
Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA)
State posts strong March revenue numbers
Revenue was up 4.8% in March, or $233 million from the previous year, due to continuing growth in sales and ...
Estate tax reform ‘something that I could support,’ Pritzker says
Even as state leaders sang the praises of FFA and enjoyed baskets filled to the brim with Illinois agriculture products, ...
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers
The tax was passed on June 1, 2025, and city officials projected the measure would generate $26.2 million.
What’s on tap in Springfield this week?
A preview of the primary legislative priorities and scheduled activities at the Illinois Statehouse for the upcoming week. Expect a ...
What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update
An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers budgeted ...
Prizker CNI exclusive: ‘We’ve turned this battleship around’
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said ...
Exclusive interview: Pritzker says Illinois has ‘turned the battleship around’ as he ramps up bid for third term
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said ...
A look back at Pritzker’s first seven budgets
Here’s a rundown of our past coverage as Pritzker enters the final year of his second term.
Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Progressive Democrats are pushing for more taxes to fund social services slashed by Congress.
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