ISRA Wins In Case Against East St. Louis Housing Authority

ISRA wins 16th straight court case

State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee

A committee approved a bill Wednesday to give voters a chance to repeal the Illinois Constitution's ban on progressive income tax rates.

New LocalGov service helps support local communities

Groundbreaking software saves communities' time and money

New Proposed State Income Tax Rates Unveiled By Gov. JB Pritzker

The governor said 97 percent of taxpayers will pay less, while hiking income tax rates on the richest 3 percent will generate $3.4 billion.

Students Rally In Springfield Against Legalizing Recreational Pot

Dozens of Mundelein High School, Stevenson High School, Kankakee High School students reportedly attended the rally in Springfield.

Butler: Progressive Income Tax Hike Will Drive More Out of IL

Rep. Tim Butler joins colleagues to announce resolution to oppose creation of progressive income tax in Illinois.

Butler Bill to Make Electoral Vote More Representative of State

Rep. Tim Butler has filed legislation to create a more representative method for awarding Illinois’ electoral votes for President.

Full Text: Gov. JB Pritkzer 2019 State Of The State Address

Pritzker delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate Wednesday in Springfield. (Video)

Marijuana Tax, Betting Big Part Of Pritzker's $39B Budget

"Let's be honest, like it or not, cannabis is readily available right now. I would rather the state tax it and regulate it."

Rep. Butler Questions Long-Term Impact of Budget Proposal

Today, Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal before a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly.

Illinois, Other States Sue Trump Over Emergency Wall Declaration

Illinois joined 15 other states in filing a lawsuit against the president Monday following his emergency declaration.

Butler Concerned by Negative Impact of SB 1 on Central Illinois

Illinois House of Representatives votes to drastically increase the state minimum wage.

Rep. Butler Tapped as Spokesperson for Critical House Committees

Rep. Tim Butler has been tapped to serve as the Republican Spokesperson on two House Committees critical to central Illinois.

Term Limits for Legislative Leaders Introduced by Butler

State Rep. Butler has filed HJRCA 12 to establish term limits on legislative leaders in the Illinois General Assembly.

Rep. Butler’s First Bill of 2019 Targets Campaign Ethics Reform

State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has filed legislation that targets a fundraising loophole for those seeking state office.

Texas Man Sentenced For Sextortion Case Involving Illinois Girls

Convicted sex offender in TX used fake Facebook profiles, posing as modeling agent to get nude photos from young girls in IL, other states.

WATCH LIVE: JB Pritzker Inauguration As 43rd Illinois Governor

Democrats elected to statewide offices last November are being sworn in Monday.

Pritkzer Dips Into Own Pocket To Double Salaries Of Senior Staff

The incoming governor will be personally matching the taxpayer-funded salaries of his staff using an LLC he created last month.

Rauner Views Education As Top Administration Achievement

The reforms Gov. Rauner believes are still needed for the future of Illinois.

Hoosier Wine Retailer Works To Flip Illinois Law, Ship Directly

Report said Indiana's Lebamoff Enterprises won right to reopen a 2016 lawsuit against Illinois last month regarding a 1934 state law.

IL State Senator Calls For Satanist Display To Be Removed

A Chicago Satanist suggested Sen. Schimpf's alma mater rescind his law degree if he doesn't understand the laws surrounding the display.

Illinois Bill Would Clear Some Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

Person with conviction or guilty plea for marijuana from before July 29, 2016 can ask judge to clear record under condition detailed below.

Satanic Sculpture Joins Christian, Jewish Displays At IL Capitol

The sculpture, named "Knowledge is the Greatest Gift," joins a nativity scene, a Christmas tree and a menorah in the statehouse.

Mike Madigan Supports J.B. Pritzker's Tax, Marijuana Plans

The governor-elect cut a $2 million check to the speaker's political committee last week, bringing his total contributions to $7 million.

IL Lawmakers Probe Questionable Lincoln Artifact Purchase

Lawmakers met Tuesday with the Abraham Lincoln museum foundation reps to discuss a poorly researched stovepipe hat purchase.

Pritkzer Plans To Live In Governor's Mansion, Appear With Rauner

The present and future governors, both donors to efforts to restore the 163-year-old home, will celebrate Illinois' 200th birthday together.

Online Voting Offers False: Illinois Election Board

U.S. voters can't cast their ballots online, and the state election board is warning about campaigns and content making that claim.

Rauner Still Anti-Recreational Weed, But Willing To 'Study Idea'

The governor's feelings on recreational marijuana use still differ from medical marijuana use.

Rauner: Kavanaugh Allegations 'Very Credible'

The governor said an investigation should be completed before the SCOTUS nominee is confirmed.

Uber To Pay $148M After Not Telling Passengers Of Data Breach

Instead of reporting it, Uber hid evidence of the theft and paid ransom to ensure the data wouldn't be misused.

Illinois Anti-Harassment Panel Releases Report, Recommendations

The panel was formed to examine sexual harassment in Illinois politics and provide a road map for preventing it in the future.

Rauner Vetoes Wage Gap, Salary History Bill

In a statement, Rauner said with changes the bill would have his approval.

Illinois Awarded Nearly $44 Million In Fight Against Opioids

Illinois gets nearly $44 million after HHS awards more than $1 billion across the U.S. to help fight the national opioid crisis.

Humbled Rauner Admits Errors, Pleads For 2nd Term

Rauner acknowledged that the budget mess was "painful" and kept him up nights "worrying about the disruption that many families experienced.

Gov. Rauner, Others Sign Pledge Supporting Term Limits

The term limits being supported are eight years for Illinois legislators.

Governor Vetoes $40,000 Minimum Salary For Teachers

The governor blocked a bill that would have increased salaries for full-time teachers, calling it an unfunded mandate.

'Most Important' Governor's Race Heats Up At Illinois State Fair

The fall campaign kicked off unofficially this week with appearances from Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger J.B. Pritzker in Springfield.

IL Suicide Prevention Advocates Sound Alarm on Crisis Calls Surge

In last 6 months of 2017, IL's 7 crisis call centers could answer only 27% of 32,675 calls from Illinois residents that poured in.

Rauner Signs Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana In Schools

The bill was inspired by an 11-year-girl who battles epilepsy.

Rauner Among Least Popular Governors In America: Poll

A new quarterly polls ranks the most and least popular governors in America.