Pritzker gives update on Bears megaprojects bill as deadline nears
As lawmakers barrel towards their May 31 adjournment deadline, there’s been little movement in negotiations over a megaprojects bill that ...
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Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Some Democrats are pushing for more tax hikes while Republicans call for spending and tax cuts.
Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
Illinois Democrats condemn Trump’s executive order limiting funding to Illinois because of its pretrial detention law.
Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The measures were among dozens that moved during the final day of the legislative session.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is running for U.S. Senate, setting up another battle against a candidate backed by Gov. JB ...
Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
Illinois lawmakers are pushing a prescription drug affordability board
In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI ...
UPDATED: Victims of ‘deepfake porn’ and ‘doxing’ could have right to sue under pair of bills
Victims of “deepfake porn” and “doxing” would have a legal pathway to sue their perpetrators in Illinois under a pair ...
Environmentalists, unions back latest push for offshore wind on Lake Michigan
A coalition of Democratic politicians, labor unions and environmental groups is advocating for a plan that would put an offshore ...
Changes to cash bail statute surface before Thursday’s planned adjournment
Two days before lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn for the year, one of the lead negotiators of the SAFE-T Act ...
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