Illinois Insights

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...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says ‘funding is there’ for budget  “When legislators return to the Illinois...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker budget team slashes state’s revenue forecast by $536 million “The governor’s budget office now expects about $500 million less...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Revenue warning signs flash as Springfield preps for budget talks “Already there are signs that Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE State legislators oppose Chicago mayor’s desire for more taxpayer dollars  “A number of Illinois legislators are making it clear that...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE From cellphone bans to teacher evaluations: Illinois lawmakers are considering several education issues this session  “With just over a month...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection  “Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek a sixth term...