Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts 'tooth and nail' -
“Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday opened the door further to a potential mid-decade congressional remap in Illinois, as...more
8/7/2025
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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more
8/5/2025
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Pritzker says Illinois working to soften impact of SNAP cuts imposed by Trump -
“Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at an East St. Louis food shelter on Tuesday to talk about his administration’s plans to alleviate the impact spending...more
7/31/2025
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Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response “Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians...more
7/30/2025
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Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session -
“State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call Monday during a ceremony to mark the reopening of four Chicago Transit Authority train...more
7/25/2025
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After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. -
“Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates...more
7/22/2025
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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run -
“Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as...more
7/18/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order for state agencies to assess 'disastrous' Trump tariffs-
“Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could...more
7/15/2025
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360,000 Illinois Residents To Lose Food Assistance Due To Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Pritzker Says -“Gov. JB Pritzker warned the state cannot fill cuts to the United States’ signature food assistance program under the...more
State ends fiscal year with record revenue -
“Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the year closed on June 30 with the state setting a new record for annual...more
Gov. JB Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell as lieutenant governor pick in campaign for third term -
“Christian Mitchell, a former South Side state representative and deputy governor-turned-University of Chicago executive,...more
7/3/2025
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‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid -“Pritzker said his third term would focus on grappling with artificial intelligence, addressing the rising cost of living, continued spending on...more
7/3/2025
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Gov. JB Pritzker to announce he’s running for a third term in 2026- “Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker will announce Thursday that he will seek a third term next year, answering a question about his immediate political future but...more
Here's why Illinois Republican lawmakers sued Democrat leaders -“Republican lawmakers in Illinois filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County on June 17, arguing that the Democratic Majority passed a special interest proposal...more
6/24/2025
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Illinois House transit leader says special session still possible “A key legislative leader says he’s open to the idea of a special session in Springfield to work out a fix on mass transit. “I’d be open...more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget-
“Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, signed the $55.1 billion FY26 state budget package,...more
6/17/2025
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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash -
“State election officials have informed Senate President Don Harmon that he will face more than $9.8 million in...more
6/12/2025
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Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case -
“In the closing hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, Senate President Don Harmon...more
6/11/2025
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With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector -
“Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environmental advocates...more
Illinois Democrats pass budget in final minutes with sports betting tax hike-
“Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget package minutes ahead of a key constitutional deadline Saturday night, relying on tax...more
6/3/2025
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Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears -
“Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a...more
Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Budget Priorities as Legislative Deadline Looms - “Lawmakers are working to hammer out a balanced spending plan amid federal funding uncertainties and mounting pressure from agencies asking for more...more
As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says ‘funding is there’ for
budget -
“When legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, they’ll have just 11 days before the deadline to pass an annual plan on...more
Pritzker budget team slashes state's revenue forecast by $536 million -
“The governor’s budget office now expects about $500 million less in revenue for the coming fiscal year, which will make it more challenging for the...more
Revenue warning signs flash as Springfield preps for budget talks -
“Already there are signs that Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget plan announced in February, which projected $55.4 billion in revenue, was optimistic. The...more