Illinois’ $55.2B budget raises concerns over fund sweeps, emergency spending, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Both the RTA and Chicago Transit Authority have meetings scheduled next week where talks will presumably focus on how the ...

The revenue bill creates a tax of 25 cents per wager for a sports betting licensee’s first 20 million wagers accepted, and 50 ...

Illinois lawmakers advanced some higher ed measures, but major funding and degree access bills failed to pass.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said although ISP has become “much more engaged” in cases involving internet ...

State programs like SmartBuy help people with massive student loans purchase a home, but funding for the program is perilous.

Three key bills head to Gov. Pritzker’s desk, aiming to improve public defense services, protect press freedom, and enhance ...

Illinois lawmakers stalled on major energy reforms amid rising prices and data center demands straining the grid.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers have decided to delay a ban on “swipe fees” for another year as bankers are locked in a court battle with the state over the ban. Lawmakers passed the Interchange Fee ...

Illinois transit agencies face service cuts after a major funding bill stalled in the House over controversial taxes.

A new bill in Illinois targets pharmacy benefit managers to lower drug costs and support small pharmacies statewide.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost ...