Illinois voters have approved advisory referendums recommending a 3% income tax surcharge on millionaires. The path forward ...

A record number of Illinois residents have signed up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year — amid ...

Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 2024. That’s despite growing ...

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members before allowing floor ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged questions about the budget and teachers' contract, while downplaying how strained his ...

South Beloit relies far less on grocery taxes. In 2023, the city got about $96,000 in grocery taxes out of its $1.42 million ...

Illinoisans could play slots, blackjack and other casino games on their phones if the state legalizes an industry that has ...

As Democratic governors across the country adapt to Trump’s plans, some are trying to build a friendly relationship while ...

A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in and legislators now face several tough issues including how to plug a projected ...

Legislation championed by Gov. JB Pritzker to strongly regulate hemp sales stalled in the Illinois House late Monday after intense lobbying by both the governor and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who opposed ...

Recent projections predict a $1 billion overall decline in state revenue over two years. Republicans, including Iowa Gov. Kim ...

My dear wife has asked me to write a short post about the accomplishments of the governor of our home state, J.B. Pritzker, who is receiving a Crooks & Liars Crookie "Good Guy" Award for 2024. Which ...