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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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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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
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
State legislators oppose Chicago mayor’s desire for more taxpayer dollars -
“A number of Illinois legislators are making it clear that they oppose spending more state taxpayer dollars on Chicago unless city officials...more
From cellphone bans to teacher evaluations: Illinois lawmakers are considering several education issues this session “With just over a month left in the spring legislative session,-
Illinois lawmakers are advancing a...more
Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection -
“Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek a sixth term next year, confirming to WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that he will leave office in 2027 in a...more
Democratic state lawmakers start to move on promise to ‘be a check’ on Donald Trump -
“With six weeks left in the spring legislative session, lawmakers have a range of measures before them that backers say are necessary to...more
Congress calls JB Pritzker to testify on immigrant policy -
“Gov. JB Pritzker is one of three Democratic governors being called to testify before the same congressional committee that called Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to...more
It’s not just Chicago. Downstate public transit agencies face funding challenges-
“State lawmakers are spending this spring’s legislative session debating how to solve a $771 million funding gap the Chicago area’s public...more
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage -
“From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of...more
3/14/2025
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“Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1. Federal pandemic aid has all been allocated and the...more
2/19/2025
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Illinois House Republicans demand Pritzker cut migrant services -
“Illinois House Republicans want to cut migrant services as a way to handle the budget deficit facing Illinois. The state is looking at a $3.2 billion budget...more
2/6/2025
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“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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