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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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
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
Gov. Pritzker, other Governors issue joint letter in response to CMS Proposed Rule -
“Multiple governors, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, issued a join letter to the director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...more
Illinois bill improving drinking water quality signed into law-
“Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to enhance the quality of public drinking water in Illinois. This law will require the Illinois Environmental...more
“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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Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to credit unions, applies it to out-of-state banks -
“A federal judge on Thursday declined to issue an injunction to stop an Illinois law that bans certain credit card fees...more
2/12/2025
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