Springfield is cause of Illinois’ mass layoffs, business closures: State rep
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...
Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map
Democrats currently control two-thirds of all seats in the Illinois General Assembly — 78 of 118 in the House and 40 of 59 in ...
Assessor Fritz Kaegi says Chicago properties worth a combined $50.8 billion in 2024, calls for bill relief in Springfield
Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s estimates, homeowners will pay 49% of Chicago’s property tax burden, while commercial owners ...
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Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield.
Fossil fuels are making a comeback. Can climate goals get back on track in Illinois?
Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in Illinois and a recent rise in coal and natural gas demand.
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Dave Joens grew up reading about Illinois history. Now, he's retiring after 20 years as state archivist.
Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of ...
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to punish sexual assault in schools, end fossil fuel investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican lawmakers put forward a proposal to expel students who sexually assault another student at school.
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Dave Joens grew up reading about Illinois history. Now, he retires after 20 years preserving it as state archivist
Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents ...
Miller points to Springfield as cause of Illinois’ mass layoffs, business closures
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...
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Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session
Most ideas won’t make it to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker or become law, but the list of proposals offers some insights into ...
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33 Illinois counties explore formation of a new state. Here's what could happen
More than 30 Illinois counties are looking to leave the state and join another state. Here's what you need to know.