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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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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‘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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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 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
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
“Lawmakers in Springfield approved a measure that aims to protect warehouse workers whose workdays center on hitting quotas… Lawmakers also approved a bill aimed at protecting nursing home residents from retaliation if they...more
1/14/2025
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