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With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse. -
Brian Mackey/WUISCollectively, the measures are reflecting how Democrats are increasingly framing state government as a counterweight to rising economic costs, growing gaps in health care and increasing uncertainty surrounding several federal policy changes.
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Cash bail, classroom phone bans, and the fight over college funding—here’s what Illinois lawmakers are really debating this spring. - UIS PAR 2026 -
What do drug prices, hospital closures, and pensions have in common? They’re all shaping affordability debates at the Illinois Capitol. The UIS PAR class of 2026 has more. -
Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their session by May 31. -
Final revenue report before deadline shows projections on track -
The statewide survey of 1,000 Illinois residents was conducted in March. -
The governor’s office on Friday disclosed that Pritzker will fulfill his regular duties next week but “pause public events while resting.” -
The Illinois Accountability Commission issued its final report into Operation Midway Blitz.
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Pritzker, Republicans point fingers over blame for alleged killer’s release -
Advocates, municipal leaders debate governor’s BUILD housing proposal in marathon hearing -
A major piece of legislation made it through the Illinois House this week. But more changes are expected as the state tries to prevent the NFL team from building a new stadium in Indiana.
