Editorial: Speaker Welch’s recent behavior in Springfield raises questions around his Illinois House leadership
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s informal rule requiring support from 75% of his Democratic members before allowing floor ...
Feud over hemp bill dominates final days of Illinois legislative session
The legislation passed and sent to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk during the General Assembly’s brief lame-duck session was ...
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Reports on solitary confinement required under bill sent to governor
A new bill that passed through the General Assembly will shed light on how often and why people are put in solitary ...
Housing 'crisis' prevails in Illinois with high prices, little new construction
Illinois also has among the highest property taxes in the nation. The governor said nearly one-third of Illinois households ...
Illinois Braces for Budget Hit on ‘Unpredictable’ Trump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday said his administration is preparing for potential budget hits from the incoming ...
Mayor Johnson responds to criticism from Gov. Pritzker
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded Wednesday to some harsh criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who said the ...
‘Karina’s Law’ awaits governor’s signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused ...
Costly Illinois lame duck session ‘irresponsible’ for taxpayers, legislator says
The 103rd Illinois General Assembly is in the past as legislators wrap up lame duck session. During the four-day lame duck ...
Colorado governor walks a tightrope in approaching Trump. Deportations likely to be the first test
As Democratic governors across the country adapt to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans, some are trying to build a friendly ...