Illinois

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker pushes Illinois watchdog to speed up investigation into Rep. Harry Benton “Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday urged...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker feels ‘need for speed’ — and changes — with Bears stadium bill “Property tax incentive legislation approved...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief “House Democrats met for hours behind...

Technology & Gig Economy CHICAGO—City Council Approves First Taxi Fare Increase The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) plan to raise taxi...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Feds move to block controversial Illinois credit card swipe-fee ban, siding with banks in ongoing legal fight  “The federal government...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate  “Committees in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly have...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules  “The plan, a cornerstone political and policy piece...

Housing & Real Estate LOS ANGELES—Council Adopts Limited Upzoning Plan to Delay SB 79 The Los Angeles City Council approved a strategy to upzone...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker calls for Trump’s removal as Iran tensions escalate “Gov. JB Pritzker, widely considered to be sizing up a run...