A day after the budget was passed out of the House Executive Committee, the Senate held their own subject matter hearing on ...

Illinois lawmakers approved the FY 2026 budget over the weekend as the session came to an end. This year, there are small ...

The narratives around Illinois' budget have sharply diverged, with Democrats touting the paydown of debts and credit rating ...

The largest increases are on taxes of tobacco, vaping and sports betting, but there are also various changes to corporate ...

Illinois’ $55.2B budget raises concerns over fund sweeps, emergency spending, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

State lawmakers built Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget for 2026 on gimmicks, one-time fixes and piecemeal tax hikes.

State lawmakers have given themselves until May 31 to pass the state’s upcoming budget, here’s what might be included.

Several Republican state legislators say they will be irreparably harmed if a court doesn’t stop the state from enacting the ...

Illinois lawmakers have approved a $55.2 billion state budget that includes a new tax on online sports wagering, part of a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats approved the $55.2 billion budget shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday. Their ...

(The Center Square) – An Illinois bill to stop fines or criminal ... Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2025 budget includes $195.6 million for homeless services, a 21% increase from the previous ...