Illinois Insights

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks  “Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after...

Overview The Chicago Financial Future Task Force’s Final Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the City’s long-term fiscal outlook and presents a range of...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition “More than a...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois to see greater protections from ‘junk fees,’ ticket-buying bots, Gov. JB Pritzker says  “Illinoisans will soon see fewer unexpected...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Chicago Bears still looking to piece together stadium legislation in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker says  “The Chicago Bears are looking...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker continues Illinois Prisoner Review Board restructuring following controversial rulings “Four new members of the Illinois Prisoner Review...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term “Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker signs hemp regulations into law, settling Illinois’ lengthy delta-8 debate for now “The long-running tug-of-war between Illinois’...

Overview The Illinois General Assembly approved a $55.9 billion budget in the early morning hours of Monday, June 1, 2026. The more than 3,700-page...