“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, ...

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

Now that the spring session is over, one thing is clear: Illinoisans deserve better. We deserve a budget process that is transparent, accountable, and respectful of the people it serves. You deserve ...

Things To Do Restaurants, Food and Drink Advocates look at next steps after Illinois law requiring halal, kosher options at state-run facilities left out of budget ...

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

Hurdles remain, as the legislation requires state funding before lawmakers can enact a 12-month implementation period.

State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, supported a lot of aspects of this years state budget but shared he ultimately voted ...

Rep. Maurice West (D-67th District) announced over $10 million in state funding for the Rockford area, including $3 million ...

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

The Joint Economic Committee projects 163,674 people in Illinois would lose Affordable Health Care Act coverage and 335,000 would lose Medicaid with passage of the current President Trump-backed ...

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

The existing budget package contains a handful of tools for the governor, state treasury and comptroller to keep funds flowing as the Trump administration cuts federal funding.