Illinois Insights

ILLINOIS House passes $53.1 billion FY25 budget In the early morning hours Wednesday, the House passed the $53.1 billion operating and capital appropriations budget...

Editor’s note: There will be no Illinois Insights on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Updates will resume on Wednesday, May 29th.  ILLINOIS Budget...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Pritzker proposing $300 million in tax breaks for certain business sectors “The Pritzker administration is proposing a massive tax...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Lawmakers set to wrangle over tax hikes, insurance reforms in final days of session “Tax increases on sportsbooks and...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Illinois legislature approves measure to amend state biometric privacy law “The Illinois House passed legislation aimed at reining in...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Civic Federation Commends State’s Improved Financial Condition, Urges Cautious Spending and a Sustainable Tax Plan to Prevent Future Structural...

ILLINOIS State Rep. Walker appointed to vacant Illinois Senate seat Former state Rep. Mark Walker will replace Ann Gillespie as the state senator for...

ILLINOIS Pritzker warns state agencies to prepare for $800 million less than proposed budget Deputy Gov. Andy Manar sent a memo to state agency...

ILLINOIS | AROUND THE STATE Pritzker downplays protest risks for Dems’ convention in Chicago “Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the billionaire who championed Chicago’s bid...