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Gov. Pritzker signs $55.2B budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2026 budget into law Monday morning.
Taxpayers on hook for over $1M scrapped Chicago migrant tent: budget
Transit leaders warn of cuts as IL budget fails to address RTA funding
IL lawmakers pass $55.2B budget with new taxes, no transit funding
IL lawmakers discuss state budget hours before deadline to pass it
IL lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Some worry rushed Illinois budget could change CPS voting rules
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Revenue for IL transit bill could come from tolls, rideshare tax
State lawmakers seek to avoid transit doomsday deadline as clock ticks
State lawmakers push for security funds for cultural, religious orgs
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to raise age of senior driving tests
'Squatter Bill' passes in Illinois House, heads to governor's desk
IL lawmakers confident they can find funding for $771M RTA shortfall
State on track to end health coverage program for immigrant adults
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem attacks IL sanctuary policies
IL 'Squatter Bill' advances out of committee, heads to full House
With 1 month left in session, IL lawmakers near deal on transit reform
Johnson meets with Pritzker, others in Springfield over funding asks
Johnson hosts Chicago delegation ahead of Springfield budget meetings
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Taxpayers on hook for over $1M scrapped Chicago migrant tent: budget
Transit leaders warn of cuts as IL budget fails to address RTA funding
IL lawmakers pass $55.2B budget with new taxes, no transit funding
IL lawmakers discuss state budget hours before deadline to pass it
IL lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Some worry rushed Illinois budget could change CPS voting rules
Revenue for IL transit bill could come from tolls, rideshare tax
State lawmakers seek to avoid transit doomsday deadline as clock ticks
State lawmakers push for security funds for cultural, religious orgs
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to raise age of senior driving tests
'Squatter Bill' passes in Illinois House, heads to governor's desk
IL lawmakers confident they can find funding for $771M RTA shortfall
State on track to end health coverage program for immigrant adults
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem attacks IL sanctuary policies
IL 'Squatter Bill' advances out of committee, heads to full House
With 1 month left in session, IL lawmakers near deal on transit reform
Johnson meets with Pritzker, others in Springfield over funding asks
Johnson hosts Chicago delegation ahead of Springfield budget meetings
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