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 Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding
Johnson and other mayors said local governments need a greater share of the state income tax revenue
Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats
Revenue from the tax would have been divided between property tax relief and K-12 education
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 ...
Estate tax reform ‘something that I could support,’ Pritzker says
Even as state leaders sang the praises of FFA and enjoyed baskets filled to the brim with Illinois agriculture products, ...
Senate’s transit funding, delivery tax proposal stalls in House
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a reform package meant to save public transit agencies in Chicagoland from facing steep cuts.
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
Lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Illinois Democrats introduce $55 billion budget on Friday evening — one day before the deadline for adjournment.
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free; state announces Apple ID licenses
Illinoisans may soon be able to file federal taxes for free and access their driver’s licenses on iPhones.
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