Illinois high court asked to review law limiting venue in constitutional challenges Illinois high court asked to review law limiting venue in constitutional challenges Monday, March 18, 2024 New law limits cases to Cook, Sangamon counties
With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next year.
Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels Read more
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments... Read more
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Proposed budget includes another $24 million for manufacturing training academies Read more
With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatist With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatist Thursday, February 22, 2024 Governor’s spending plan advances progressive-backed policies in tight fiscal landscape Read more
Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw GOP, interest group ire Read more
Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks Pritzker proposes over $2B in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Governor’s budget fills previously projected deficit with changes to tax code Read more