Illinois’ latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst. State ...

Illinois’ Clean Slate bill to seal nonviolent criminal records stalled again, but backers hope to revive it this fall.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will not sign a budget that includes broad tax hikes to fund new spending as lawmakers are in the final hours of budget ...

The Armory auditorium's existing hardwood floor will be repaired and restored where possible, and a portion of the original ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will not sign a budget that includes broad tax hikes to fund new spending as lawmakers are in the final hours of budget negotiations.

The proposal now heads to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office for final approval. The bill requires the Illinois State Board of Education to create guidance for school districts interested in establishing new ...

An Illinois state lawmaker has proposed creating a commemorative license plate honoring Pope Leo XIV, in order to help pay for a statue of the Chicago-born pontiff at the state capitol in Springfield.

One proposal would require new data centers and other large energy users building in Illinois to bring their own renewable energy to the grid, or pay a higher fee into the state budget that would ...

Eva-Dina Delgado listen to debate on the House floor on Jan. 7, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Though she could benefit from the new rule ...

But the truth of the matter is, is that we're broke in the state of Illinois,” Neimerg said. “The Democrats have a spending problem, they have a revenue problem.” Asked about the possibility ...

The Memorial Day 2025 Wall of Remembrance remains on display at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled the tribute Thursday. The wall includes photos and ...