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IL State News

Sally Turner
Local
1 year ago
Local lawmakers weigh in on FY 26 budget

One senator asked, The cherry on top? Governor Pritzker’s special package: a new $1.50 tax on nearly every delivery to your house.

IL State News
1 year ago
Gov Pritzker: Seventh balanced state budget in a row

$55B spending plan

IL State News
1 year ago
Leaders’ farewell to 2025 IL General Assembly spring session

McCombie: House GOP left out again

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers beat the clock to approve state budget

Approved late Saturday night

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
1 year ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

IL State News
1 year ago
Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
IL lawmakers tussle over Trump’s Medicaid plan

GOP finds Dem concerns ironic

Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, right, presents a bill in the House Judiciary- Criminal Committee on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, alongside Anjanette Young. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
1 year ago
State budget may be near

Buckner expects session to end on time

State Rep. Robyn Gabel
IL State News
1 year ago
IL House passes “end of life” bill

Republicans call it assisted suicide

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