Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the ...
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Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program
Eleven apprenticeships are underway in IRMA’s apprenticeship program, and organizers are celebrating early results.
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.
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor
Long an influential conservative policy wonk, Ted Dabrowski’s now seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
Ahead of amendment vote, union membership grows in Illinois
As voters in Illinois prepare to decide on a state constitutional amendment that would guarantee workers the right to organize, ...
Truly balanced budgets have proved elusive in Illinois (WITH VIDEO)
Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his first budget address Wednesday, laying out his spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, ...
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