House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transit
Illinois House Democrats are pushing a bill with taxes on entertainment and billionaires to fund public transportation.
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Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say Gov. JB Pritzker has fueled political division in recent speeches.
GOP lawsuit seeks to end ‘gut-and-replace’ legislation
The case involves bill making major change to corporate civil liability in Illinois.
Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget signed by Gov. JB Pritzker has more than $1 billion of tax increases and one-time ...
Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push
Chicago-area public transportation agencies threaten 40% service cuts if lawmakers don’t OK new funding by 2026.
Firefighting helicopter refill pump awarded “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in 2025
Aerial firefighting helicopter refill pump named “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” this year.
Eliminating immigrant spending, boosting education funding top Senate Republican budget priorities
About 24 hours before Gov. Pritzker’s budget address, Senate Republicans call for more negotiations and transparency on noncitizen spending.
Illinois Democrats brace for second Trump administration amid return to Springfield
Illinois Democrats brace for conflicts with a second Trump administration, focusing on state protections for workers, women, and immigrant communities.
Lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
A $3.2 billion projected budget deficit sparked debate over spending priorities as lawmakers returned to Springfield for their fall session.
What’s in the SAFE-T Act? A look at the 2021 criminal justice reform and how it has evolved
Amid a campaign season in which every constitutional office and seat in the Illinois General Assembly will be up for ...
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