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In dead of night, Illinois House approves largest spending plan in state history
The Center Square· 3 days agoThe more than $53 billion plan increases taxes by $750 million and spends 32% more, or $12.8...
Amid presidential chatter, Gov. Pritzker will address Wisconsin Democrats at annual convention
Chicago Sun-Times· 2 days agoGov. J.B. Pritzker plans to talk about the threat to “fundamental freedoms” that another Donald Trump presidency poses to the country ...
Editorial Roundup: Illinois
US News & World Report· 4 days agoKudos to the Illinois legislature, whose bi-partisan legislation will make it safer for drivers on westbound I-190 by lessening the number of deadly projectiles that can launch themselves unexpectedly ...
Senate passes budget that includes increases in spending
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The Illinois Senate passed the budget for the next fiscal year. The...
Illinois grocery tax and more: What to know about state budget as pivotal vote expected
NBC Chicago· 4 days agoIllinois residents could soon be in for some big changes -- particularly in their wallets -- as...
Illinois Senate approves state budget with $750 million in tax hikes, measure now moves to the House
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate Democrats on Sunday approved a $53.1 billion state spending plan,...
Chicago reacts to Trump verdict, from ‘I couldn’t be happier’ to ‘It’s a witch hunt’
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe news of former President Donald Trump’s conviction Thursday in a hush-money case that made him the first president in U.S. history to be convicted of a felony gave Glen Timmerman enough ...
Illinois House ekes out $53.1 billion budget, hits state with more than $700 million in tax hikes
Chicago Sun-Times· 3 days agoInstead of delivering a decisive victory to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Democrats stood on the Illinois...
Bipartisan opposition nearly stalled Illinois’ tax increase
The Center Square· 2 days agoWhen the tax revenue measure came up for a vote the first time early Wednesday morning, state Rep....
Illinois Senate Democrats boost budget plan after House leaves town
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate Democrats closed in Sunday on approving the state’s next budget,...