What’s ahead as Illinois lawmakers face budget issues
JB Pritzker’s own team projects a nearly $3 billion shortfall, the Illinois State Capitol is in for a tough budget year for ...
Capitol Connection: Breaking down the 2024 election results, and what they mean for the Illinois GOP
President-Elect Donald Trump may have lost Illinois, but the margin he lost by was the best performance for a Republican ...
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that ...
With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
On the first day of the Illinois legislature’s brief fall session, Republicans called on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker to ...
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Panel advises Illinois commemorate its role in helping slaves escape the South
A task force of lawmakers and historians is recommending that Illinois create a full-time commission to commemorate the Underground Railroad in the state. The panel released a report on Tuesday at the ...
2 Illinois men charged with joining Jan. 6 Capitol riot, shouting "Whose house?! Our House!"
Michael Mollo Jr., of Oak Lawn, and Emil Kozeluh, of Palos Heights, are accused of clashing with police and storming the ...
State lawmakers convene in Springfield for veto session
While Gov. JB Pritzker didn't veto any bills this year, the six-day session gives lawmakers a chance to address bills that ...
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Illinois school Superintendent Tony Sanders discusses strategy to boost math scores
The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2024 School Report Card, showing a record-high proficiency rate ...
Even with no statewide races, Illinois candidates raised over $600M. Who wrote the checks?
Democratic candidates this cycle took in about $4.90 for every $1 that Republicans received in direct support, in-kind donations and transfers.
Olympia bureau plan fizzles, press freedom questions loom
Plans for an Olympia news bureau to help fill the void in state government coverage fizzled. Plus: The Oregonian is getting ...
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Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year
The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: ...
Sacramento State to create Native American College to support and empower Indigenous students
Members of Sacramento State and local tribal communities at California Indian Culture Education Day at the Capitol on Friday, ...