Illinois GOP lawmakers introduce bill to monitor state spending
Illinois Senate Republicans, including Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and Sen. Li Arellano (R-Dixon), reintroduce a ...
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What Trump’s plans for Dept. of Ed could mean for Illinois
President Trump is said to be preparing an executive order that would attempt to break up the federal Department of Education ...
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Illinois Senate Republicans launch legislation; say they want more transparency in state spending for non-citizens
With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent on programs for non-citizens. At a Tuesday ...
Following budget strife, Mayor Brandon Johnson says passing a spending plan is ‘City Council’s responsibility’
At an inaugural community engagement event to tout Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget, he and his budget director sought to appeal directly to constituents.
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Pritzker stresses importance of federal money for Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker is raising concerns over new reports that the White House is seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of ...
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Heading into budget, governor faces major challenge to show ‘Illinois can govern itself’
Gov. JB Pritzker faces a $3 billion deficit as Illinois grapples with spending pressures and uncertain federal aid.
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Groups demand release of after-school program funding
Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the ...
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How will Gov. JB Pritzker navigate Illinois budget stress test?
Heading into budget season, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker faces several converging challenges, including a projected deficit over ...
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Moore announces tax increases for the wealthy to close budget gap
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Tuesday announced a plan to raise income tax rates for the state’s wealthiest residents, money that would help close a looming $3 billion budget deficit and fund ...