Illinois AFL-CIO issues endorsements after all
The Illinois AFL-CIO, one of the state’s largest labor organizations, released its list of endorsed candidates for the November general ...
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Wednesday update: Committee advances Bears bill, Dems break for private caucus
House Democrats went to a private caucus ahead of a vote on an amended megaprojects bill that could help the ...
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.
Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker
Heidner calls himself a “Trump Republican” as he faces questions about donations to Democrats.
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
New transit bill includes hundreds of millions of dollars to bring train lines to Peoria and the Quad Cities.
Lawmakers ‘ready to move’ on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive
Chicago-area transit agencies face a funding shortfall in the middle of 2026 that increases substantially in 2027.
Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse-racing industry in Illinois
Lawmakers and advocates are making a last-ditch effort to expand horse racing in Illinois. A bill would authorize a new ...
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