Legislature sets stage for Illinois to become a ‘right-to-die’ state as bill narrowly passes
The bill now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker. The governor's office did not return a request for comment about whether Pritzker backs the legislation.
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Illinois lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill. Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. That scenario seems to be in the rearview mirror.
Illinois Democrats push through massive $1.5 billion plan that overhauls Chicago-area public transit
The plan includes a state motor fuel sales tax, using interest from the state’s road fund, a sales tax increase in the Chicago metro area and a sharp increase in tolls...
Gov. JB Pritzker set to approve energy bill boosting battery storage for renewables despite debate over costs
Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.
JB Pritzker directs $20 million to Illinois food banks as SNAP benefits set to freeze Saturday amid shutdown
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has earmarked additional funding to support seven food banks that supply more than 2,600 food pantries statewide ahead of SNAP freeze.
Jury finds former downstate sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey
The verdict is the culmination of an incident that spurred protests across the country that highlighted the treatment of Black citizens at the hands of law enforcement officers.
Gov. JB Pritzker skeptical about House Democrats’ tax and fee plans to address public transit
After Gov. JB Pritzker was not enthusiastic about tax and fee proposals to overhaul the Chicago region’s mass transit systems, at least one fellow Democrat said he would like to...
Illinois House Democrats introduce new transit funding plan, eye billionaire and entertainment taxes
With time running short in the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, Democratic lawmakers proposed new taxes on many large entertainment events and billionaires to raise the $1.5 billion advocates...
Illinois contenders file for March primary amid GOP uncertainty for governor, Democratic redistricting push
More than 400 potential candidates filed to run for public office on Monday, the official kickoff to the 2026 election season.
Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues
On at least two occasions, CPD personnel responding to standoffs between neighbors and federal agents have found themselves tear-gassed alongside residents as agents react to thrown objects and shouted insults.