Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April
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Chicago Mayor’s late Bears push tests limits of his Springfield clout
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tested his clout in Springfield this week by – publicly and privately – urging state lawmakers ...
Buckner pushes back on Chicago mayor’s characterization of Bears bill
Rep. Kam Buckner is pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s characterization of his megaprojects bill as a giveaway for ...
Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
Illinois House unveils new version of Bears’ megaprojects bill
The bill’s House sponsor plans to file an amendment this week, although it’s unclear if the Senate and governor’s office ...
Illinois lawmakers claim progress on Bears stadium legislation
Key players in negotiations say progress has been made and amended bill language is expected to be filed soon.
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles
As of now, Waymo cars in Chicago must be driven by humans.
Bears give Illinois lawmakers time on stadium property tax measure
Bears President Kevin Warren all but confirmed Monday that the team will give lawmakers time to work through the legislative ...
Lawmakers punt Bears property tax bill to April
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, the top House Democratic negotiator on stadium issues, confirmed to Capitol News Illinois that the ...
Lawmakers take step to incentivize Bears to stay in Illinois
The House adjourned for the next two weeks without taking a vote on a bill that could keep the Bears ...
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