Gov. JB Pritzker signs Chicago police and fire pension bill that’s expected to cost city billions
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pension bill that will sweeten payouts for Chicago's police officers and firefighters at a steep cost to city taxpayers.
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After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table.
Illinois legislators are looking at ways to regulate homeowners insurance after State Farm announced it was raising rates by 27.2%.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won’t run for reelection but ‘not done serving’ as she leaves door open to run for Chicago mayor
During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza had harsh words for Mayor Brandon Johnson and said she's "definitely not done serving."
Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid
Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening the door for a possible Chicago mayoral bid.
Juliana Stratton’s US Senate bid endorsed by House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton added endorsements from Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and others in her bid for a U.S. Senate seat.
Illinois lawmakers have mixed results in efforts to rein in AI
Illinois legislators had mixed results this spring in efforts to regulate AI, with Republicans arguing those measures could stymie innovation.
Gov. JB Pritzker taps running mate with experience in government and a life story different from his own
A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘pending’ Springfield lobbyist team draws ethics questions
Mayor Brandon Johnson's new lead Springfield IGA director John Arena argued those lobbyists did not need to register because their contracts with the city were still "pending."
Taxes on vapes, Zyn and most tobacco products go up July 1
State taxes on wholesale of vapes, Zyn nicotine pouches and most tobacco products will go up on July 1, and consumers figure to pay the price.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs budget amid federal funding uncertainty, unaddressed transit issues
Gov. JB Pritzker signed his seventh annual budget, balanced as promised with spending cuts, taxes and one-time revenue boosts,.