Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blamed “professional bellyachers” and derided critics for pushing “magic bean fixes” during his ...

JB Pritzker took to the podium Wednesday for the annual State of the ... spending spree that Illinois taxpayers cannot afford. “As we work through the budget process this spring, I will continue ...

Revenue projections are just that — predictions based on not-always-predictable events. But as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators approach the new fiscal year beginning July 1, they're wrestling with ...

All told, according to the state comptroller’s office, Illinois spent about $36.9 billion on ... “We are going to be heading ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.

(KWQC) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his seventh State of the state address on Wednesday. Here is a transcript of his speech: Speaker Welch, President Harmon, Minority Leader McCombie ...

Editor's note: The following is Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2025 address, as prepared for delivery Wednesday and distributed by the governor's office. Speaker Welch, President Harmon, Minority Leader ...

“We're the only state that puts this burden on Illinois tax on their own state taxpayers taking this on and to not run it ...

According to estimates released in November by the Illinois Office of Management and Budget, the state had a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, with the expiration of ...

Revenue projections are just that — predictions based on not-always-predictable events. But as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators approach the new fiscal year beginning July 1, they're wrestling with ...

As a consequence, state revenues ... describes his budget as “balanced,” but that’s a matter of semantics. It balances estimated revenues with projected spending. But Illinois’ overall ...