Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session - “State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call ...

No-till and cover crops are among the best ways to counter topsoil erosion, but Trump administration may reduce federal ...

In a recent poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, half (49.5%) of Illinois voters polled said they would move out of the state if given the opportunity.

CHICAGO – CNBC today released its 2025 Top States for Business rankings, with Illinois earning the 13th best state for business—its highest position ever and a significant rise from 30th place ...

The Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association hosted its first panel discussion Thursday in Chicago. State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) said the goal is to define and discuss the challenges facing ...

The White House has called the sweeping tax and spending package dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill a win for workers, families and America’s future, but some state lawmakers say the cuts will… ...

The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining resources statewide.

Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing ...

The FY26 budget cuts tens of millions of dollars of funding to housing programs, including the governor’s signature program designed to end homelessness in Illinois.