Illinois Politics

Illinois Politics

Pritzker signs health care legislation

On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed two legislation pertaining to health care, which he said will increase insurance coverage for some types of hospital ...

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State of Illinois ends fiscal year with record revenue

Illinois closed fiscal year 2025 with record $54 billion in revenue. While that marked a surplus from the enacted budget, the extra revenue was ...

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National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says

The spring field Although Governor JB Pritzker launched his third campaign on Thursday, the most of the discussion surrounding his announcement for 2026 was ...

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Another gas tax hike and other Illinois laws that go into effect July 1

Spending on Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget begins on July 1st, along with the automatic increase in the state gas tax to 48.3 cents ...

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‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term re-election bid

by June 26, 2025 Chicago Governor JB Pritzker said Thursday morning that he is seeking a possible historic third term in office in a ...

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Pritzker makes re-election bid official

According to a press release: In announcing his reelection campaign, Governor JB Pritzker promised to keep pushing Illinois forward and accomplishing significant goals for ...

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Pritzker to make third term run official Thursday

According to a source close to Pritzker’s campaign, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will seek reelection on Thursday and will run for a third term ...

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Republicans sue again over General Assembly’s three readings rule

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have asked Gov. JB Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328 and filed a lawsuit in ...

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Illinois taxpayers provide millions for upcoming NASCAR, golf events

Government officials are preparing to close streets in downtown Chicago ahead of next month’s NASCAR race, funded in part by state taxpayers. The $55.2 ...

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Pritzker signs $55.1 billion state budget reliant on $700 million in new taxes

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices ...

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