Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
A measure Illinois lawmakers sent to Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders.
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Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan's conviction underscores the systemic problems in politics and government in the state Capitol.
Secretary of state’s office says law enforcement using license plate reader data illegally
Illinois Secretary of State's office says license plate reader data has been used illegally by law enforcement,
Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers
Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team estimated the initial cost would be $52 million in 2027. Budget watchdogs warned it will add billions to the city's pension liability.
Mayor Brandon Johnson ‘hopeful’ on Springfield transit deal before CTA fiscal cliff
Mayor Brandon Johnson again argued the "resources are there" to bail out the CTA while acknowledging time is running out for state legislators to act.
Illinois legislators left Springfield without funding public transit (for now). Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra, Pace.
Lawmakers still have time to avert a $771 million fiscal cliff. But transit agencies like the CTA will start planning now for drastic cuts.
After lawmakers pass budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blames state’s fiscal challenges on Trump
After Illinois lawmakers passed a budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blamed the state's fiscal challenges on President Trump.
Lawmakers send flurry of bills to governor’s desk in final days of spring session
Illinois lawmakers passed bills on issues from abortion rights to gun safety during the final days of the General Assembly's spring session.
Illinois lawmakers pass budget with tax hikes on tobacco, gambling — but adjourn without transit, Bears stadium
Illinois lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget with tax hikes on smoking and gambling, but left proposals on transit and a Bears stadium hanging.
Illinois House passes bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives with physician’s help
Legislation that would allow terminally ill people to end their lives with the help of a doctor was passed by the Illinois House and now heads to the Senate.