Guerrero-Cuellar becomes Mike Madigan’s second successor in four days
Illinois’ 22nd House District now has its third representative in four days. Democrats hope Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar will last much longer than Ed…
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Madigan’s successor resigns three days after appointment
The longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history is suggesting his successor should resign two days after his…
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Pritzker calls for $15 million low-interest loan program to help communities hit by outlandish gas prices
Natural gas prices have skyrocketed along the panhandle pipeline stretching from Texas to Michigan. Some downstate communities struggling to deal…
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Pritzker, Democrats celebrate monumental criminal justice law while GOP, police push back
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the massive criminal justice reform plan into law Monday alongside sponsors and…
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Darren Bailey announces run for Illinois governor
Sen. Darren Bailey, an outspoken Republican from Eastern Illinois, announced his intent to run for governor in…
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Mike Madigan resigns following decades of power
Rep. Mike Madigan’s 50-year legacy in Springfield will come to an end later this month. The former longtime Illinois House Speaker will officially…
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Pritzker presents budget without income tax hike, hopes to close corporate loopholes despite previous agreements
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a budget of roughly $83 billion in spending and revenue for Fiscal Year 2022. While many departments could see funding…
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Exclusive look inside IDOT’s new communication center
The Illinois Department of Transportation finished a major construction project for its communication center this fall.…
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Republican lawmakers want transparency from Pritzker, administration asks GOP for ‘realistic’ budget ideas
House Republican leaders say Gov. JB Pritzker shouldn’t include “imaginary” numbers in his budget proposal this…
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Republican lawmakers want Pritzker to unfreeze business tax breaks
House Republicans are pushing for Gov. JB Pritzker to unfreeze the business tax incentives that could create more jobs for the middle class in…
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