Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities
The party rode ‘Blue Wave’ to pick up seats in the General Assembly considered GOP safe
Don DeWitte
Illinois Democrats eye suburbs in push to expand supermajorities
The region features a rematch of the closest 2024 contest and the only match-up between two incumbents.
Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Some Democrats are pushing for more tax hikes while Republicans call for spending and tax cuts.
Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
The bill calls for increasing tolls and a sales tax in the Chicago region.
New Republican to run for Illinois governor as election season begins
Former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy announced he will run for U.S. Senate as the field of Republican candidates for ...
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
Lawmakers offer 2 incomplete pitches for public transit and funding reform
Proposals in the Illinois House and Senate would fundamentally alter public transit in Chicagoland.
With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform
Lawmakers are still debating transit funding reform with a month remaining in the legislative session.
Legislative revenue estimate more than $700M lower than Pritzker’s proposed budget
The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission is predicting revenue will not be as strong as Gov. Pritzker’s budget office expects.
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