Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term
New spending in the budget is minimal as expected revenue growth slows.
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Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Age limits, speed limits and even driver’s licenses could be required for certain modes of transportation.
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.
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout
The governor, education advocates and legislators weigh whether to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit.
SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
Republicans want to change the law to make it easier to hold people before trial.
Pritzker spent $10 million to boost Stratton in primary, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker spent $10 million successfully boosting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. ...
Republicans, Pritzker point fingers over cause of rising property taxes
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters earlier this week that school boards share blame for raising property taxes despite receiving more ...
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Advocates call local zoning rules "discriminatory" against adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions
Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Lawmakers hope the commission will fill a void left at the federal level.
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