Illinois Insights

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Here’s why Illinois Republican lawmakers sued Democrat leaders “Republican lawmakers in Illinois filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County on June...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois House transit leader says special session still possible  “A key legislative leader says he’s open to the idea of...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. Pritzker Signs Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget  “Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris”...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash “State election officials have informed...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case “In the...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector  “Heading into the end...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois Democrats pass budget in final minutes with sports betting tax hike  “Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears  “Illinois lawmakers head into the...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Budget Priorities as Legislative Deadline Looms  “Lawmakers are working to hammer out a balanced spending plan amid...