Black, Latino lawmakers criticize Pritzker’s proposed budget
Lawmakers and advocates had mixed reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address, with some Democrats vowing they wouldn’t approve the ...
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Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Capitol News Illinois previews Gov. JB Pritzker’s fiscal year 2026 budget address.
As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate officials split on sanctuary laws
Local municipalities approach immigration differently across Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Illinois lawmakers react to Michael Madigan’s conviction on 10 of 23 corruption charges.
Pritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has emerged as one of the most vocal Democratic critics of Trump’s second term.
Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’
Rep. Dan Swanson – a 27-year Army veteran – will be the first Republican to chair a House committee in ...
Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch reflects on the challenges ahead for the 104th General Assembly.
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
The new Illinois General Assembly was inaugurated, with the House and Senate taking different tones as they prepare to address ...
Jurors see list of Madigan’s job recommendations given to newly elected Gov. Pritzker
The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan highlights his extensive influence over state political appointments, his dealings with ...
Welch, poised for another term as speaker, reflects on growing House majority
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had ...
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