Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising ...

At $55.1 billion, this is the largest budget in Illinois history and represents a 40% increase in just six years which faced bipartisan opposition. Let’s be honest: most families haven’t seen their ...

Illinois Democrats passed a $55.2 billion budget with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine, and businesses. Republicans criticized the budget process for lack of transparency and the inclusion of ...

Illinois’ latest budget diverts millions in infrastructure funds to cover structural budget deficits despite substandard road conditions.

New Illinois taxes on sports bets, tobacco and more in state budget Tax rate increases were included to raise more revenue as part of the budget process ...

Illinois lawmakers pass $55 billion state budget 01:18. Meantime, Chicagoans also have been keeping an eye on additional state funding for the area's mass transit systems.. Transit officials have ...

SPRINGFIELD State Senator Erica Harriss (56thGlen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111thAlton) are demanding ...

All three Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation voted in favor of the bill, despite a last-minute plea ...

Illinois lawmakers approved the $55.2 billion state budget and $1.1 billion tax package minutes before their midnight deadline Saturday night. Legislation to reform Chicago-area transit agencies ...

Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 ...

Illinois Democrats passed a $55.2 billion budget with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine, and businesses. Republicans criticized the budget process for lack of transparency and the inclusion of ...