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Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget signed by Gov. JB Pritzker has more than $1 billion of tax increases and one-time ...

A measure that would have sealed thousands of nonviolent criminal records in Illinois ran out of time to pass this ...

The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.

Illinois Democrats introduce $55 billion budget on Friday evening — one day before the deadline for adjournment.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office is lowering revenue expectations for fiscal year 2026 as lawmakers finalize the budget.

Illinois Democrats brace for conflicts with a second Trump administration, focusing on state protections for workers, women, and immigrant communities.

A $3.2 billion projected budget deficit sparked debate over spending priorities as lawmakers returned to Springfield for their fall session.

The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without ...

The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ ...

Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins.