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Gov. JB Pritzker addresses reporters after the end of the spring legislative session at the State Capitol in Springfield on June 1, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker’s multiunit housing plans for Illinois stall in Springfield’s spring session

June 1, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Faced with concerns about usurping local control of zoning issues related to housing, Gov. JB Pritzker's office punted on his plans to expand "middle housing" across the state.

State Sen. Ram Villivalam, right, is recognized by members of the Illinois Drivers Alliance for his work on a bill that would give rideshare drivers collective bargaining power during the spring legislative session at the State Capitol in Springfield on May 31, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois rideshare drivers could soon collectively bargain while Waymo self-driving car plan stalls

June 1, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

The Illinois General Assembly approved legislation that could soon allow Uber and Lyft drivers to collectively bargain with the companies, while lawmakers couldn't OK another bill that would have authorized...

State representatives debate and vote on bills in the final night of the spring legislative session at the State Capitol, May 31, 2026, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers pass $56B budget deal backed by gas tax windfall and some election-year tax breaks

June 1, 2026 at 9:11 a.m.

Democrats' plan calls for diverting $150 million of gas sales tax windfall — money that otherwise would flow to mass transit — to help fund day-to-day state operations and stave...

People attend a Senate executive committee hearing in room 212 late into the evening during the spring legislative session at the State Capitol, May 30, 2026, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers roll out $55B budget plan as Bears stadium talks back to square one on final day of session

May 31, 2026 at 7:13 a.m.

With one day left until the Illinois General Assembly's scheduled adjournment, lawmakers worked to find tax increases and revenue diversions to finance a new state budget while a plan to...

House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, center left, and Senate President Don Harmon, center right, head to their offices after a meeting with Gov. JB Pritzker during the spring legislative session at the State Capitol in Springfield on May 29, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Uncertainty marks Illinois legislature’s final weekend as lawmakers debate Bears stadium, gas tax and budget

May 30, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

The lack of movement on the major issues has increased tensions and exposed internal dissention among Democratic lawmakers toward their legislative leaders and Gov. JB Pritzker.

A fan walks past the Walter Payton statue outside Soldier Field in Chicago on April 23, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker still hopeful of a deal to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois as Arlington Heights talks continue

May 22, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

After a week that included revived hopes for a Chicago stadium, the governor said he still sees a deal emerging that could keep the Bears in Illinois.

Fans wait in line to enter the Chicago Bears Draft Party at Soldier Field on April 23, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says he updated NFL commissioner as Arlington Heights and Indiana sites remain at forefront

May 20, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker says he updated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about potential Bears stadium legislation and maintained the Bears and NFL are only considering a new stadium in Arlington Heights...

Gov. JB Pritzker attends a news conference on May 13, 2026, to highlight the bid to bring the 2028 Democratic National Convention back to Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker dismisses questions about urology procedure complication: ‘I’ve given you the information’

May 18, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Monday that he "would tell you and release any information if it was life-threatening or anything that would interfere with my ability to do my...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, and Gov. JB Pritzker chat at a news conference on July 25, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker optimistic of Bears deal but knocks Mayor Johnson for ‘no plan’ on keeping team in Chicago

May 18, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Illinois lawmakers face a May 31 deadline to advance a Chicago Bears stadium tax proposal during the spring session.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions after a roundtable about housing in his ceremonial office following his annual State of the State and budget address on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois cities unveil rival housing plan to Gov. JB Pritzker’s sweeping zoning plan

May 7, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

The Illinois Municipal League’s proposal is the most organized resistance yet to Pritzker's sweeping "middle housing" plan that would require municipalities statewide to allow denser housing.

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