Democratic leaders paint brighter fiscal picture ahead of Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address
Illinois Democratic General Assembly leaders who had braced for a more than $3 billion budget deficit said the outlook improved.
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Democratic leaders paint brighter picture for Illinois finances after budget briefing
Illinois Democratic General Assembly leaders who had braced for a more than $3 billion budget deficit said the outlook improved.
State mental health, substance abuse divisions would merge under governor’s executive order
The Illinois Department of Human Services divisions overseeing mental health and substance abuse would be consolidated under an executive order.
$10M settlement approved in downstate police shooting of Sonya Massey
The family of Sonya Massey, a woman fatally shot by a law enforcement officer last year, will receive $10 million in a settlement.
Democrats try to move on after ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction as GOP calls for greater state ethics reforms
Democrats applaud conviction of former leader, ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, as GOP argues it shows need for more ethics reform.
What’s next for pardoned ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich? A book and no apologies.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains an immutable character in Illinois’ political lore following President Donald Trump's pardon.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s Bill,’ aimed at getting guns away from alleged domestic abusers
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns from alleged abusers who are subject to orders of protection.
After President Donald Trump’s pardon, ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he has ‘deepest and most profound and everlasting gratitude’
Hours after President Donald Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich, the disgraced former governor says Trump is 'always doing things for me and he never asks me to do anything for him.'
Trump administration sues Illinois, Cook County and Chicago over sanctuary immigration laws
The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit challenging sanctuary immigration laws in Illinois.
Measure to help relatives foster kids in state care signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in the state care to get licensed as foster parents and receive financial assistance.