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Government and Politics

Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed to 'think big' as a candidate, but is his agenda too big? Lawmakers will decide this week.

Government and Politics

Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed to 'think big' as a candidate, but is his agenda too big? Lawmakers will decide this week.

24 min ago

Illinois House committee advances abortion bill across party lines in Sunday night meeting

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Illinois House committee advances abortion bill across party lines in Sunday night meeting

Updated 7 hrs ago

CAPITOL RECAP: Graduated tax amendment, rate structure head to House floor

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CAPITOL RECAP: Graduated tax amendment, rate structure head to House floor

May 25, 2019

Illinois House committee advances graduated-rate income tax plan approved earlier by Senate

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Illinois House committee advances graduated-rate income tax plan approved earlier by Senate

Updated May 24, 2019

Graduated tax rates join amendment in moving to House floor

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Graduated tax rates join amendment in moving to House floor

May 24, 2019

Brewers pour into Capitol to head off beer tax proposal

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Brewers pour into Capitol to head off beer tax proposal

May 24, 2019

Illinois House committee advances graduated-rate income tax plan approved earlier by Senate

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Illinois House committee advances graduated-rate income tax plan approved earlier by Senate

May 24, 2019

FanDuel, DraftKings abruptly pull TV spot targeting Rivers Casino in battle over legalized sports betting

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FanDuel, DraftKings abruptly pull TV spot targeting Rivers Casino in battle over legalized sports betting

May 24, 2019

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Updated May 24, 2019

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Updated May 24, 2019

Leaders close on budget agreement as GOP says details lacking on capital plan

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Leaders close on budget agreement as GOP says details lacking on capital plan

May 23, 2019

Lawmakers are looking at a bill that would rewrite Illinois’ abortion statute. Here's what happened in Springfield

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Lawmakers are looking at a bill that would rewrite Illinois’ abortion statute. Here's what happened in Springfield

Updated May 23, 2019

GOP lawmakers push for tougher penalties in attacks on DCFS workers

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GOP lawmakers push for tougher penalties in attacks on DCFS workers

May 23, 2019

Progressive Caucus: Call Reproductive Health Act for a vote

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Progressive Caucus: Call Reproductive Health Act for a vote

May 23, 2019

Progressive Caucus: Call Reproductive Health Act for a vote

Government and Politics

Progressive Caucus: Call Reproductive Health Act for a vote

May 23, 2019

Fired director of state's deaf agency hired for Illinois School for the Deaf

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Fired director of state's deaf agency hired for Illinois School for the Deaf

May 23, 2019

Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill

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Pritzker defends tax increases for capital bill

May 22, 2019

Teachers call for raising salary cap in Illinois

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Teachers call for raising salary cap in Illinois

May 22, 2019

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Lawmakers are looking at a bill that would rewrite Illinois’ abortion statute. Here's what happened in Springfield.

Government and Politics

Lawmakers are looking at a bill that would rewrite Illinois’ abortion statute. Here's what happened in Springfield.

May 22, 2019

Illinois Republicans are still pushing back against a proposed graduated income tax. Here's what they're saying.

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Illinois Republicans are still pushing back against a proposed graduated income tax. Here's what they're saying.

May 22, 2019

Immigrant rights advocates, lawmakers call on Illinois to become sanctuary state

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Immigrant rights advocates, lawmakers call on Illinois to become sanctuary state

May 22, 2019

Immigrant rights advocates, lawmakers call on Illinois to become sanctuary state

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Immigrant rights advocates, lawmakers call on Illinois to become sanctuary state

May 22, 2019

Lawsuit seeks halt to new oversight contracts for care in Illinois group homes

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Lawsuit seeks halt to new oversight contracts for care in Illinois group homes

May 22, 2019

Lawsuit seeks halt to new oversight contracts for care in Illinois group homes

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Lawsuit seeks halt to new oversight contracts for care in Illinois group homes

May 22, 2019

Illinois marijuana legalization proposal unclear on what information about pot companies could be kept secret

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Illinois marijuana legalization proposal unclear on what information about pot companies could be kept secret

May 22, 2019

Illinois GOP questions bills aimed at FOID card changes

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Illinois GOP questions bills aimed at FOID card changes

May 22, 2019

Illinois Senate to consider banning smoking in cars containing kids

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Illinois Senate to consider banning smoking in cars containing kids

Updated May 21, 2019

State police say they need more funding, better tracking to maintain revoked gun licenses

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State police say they need more funding, better tracking to maintain revoked gun licenses

May 21, 2019

State police say they need more funding, better tracking to maintain revoked gun licenses

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State police say they need more funding, better tracking to maintain revoked gun licenses

Updated May 21, 2019

Advocates urge passage of coal ash removal bill, moves to Illinois House

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Advocates urge passage of coal ash removal bill, moves to Illinois House

May 21, 2019

Illinois among states suing over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions

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Illinois among states suing over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions

May 21, 2019

Illinois Senate to consider banning smoking in cars containing kids

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Illinois Senate to consider banning smoking in cars containing kids

May 21, 2019

Illinois State Police: Enforcement, education needed to change driving behaviors

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Illinois State Police: Enforcement, education needed to change driving behaviors

May 21, 2019

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a new gig: Journalist

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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a new gig: Journalist

May 21, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax plan a step closer to 2020 ballot after House panel vote

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax plan a step closer to 2020 ballot after House panel vote

Updated May 20, 2019

Graduated tax amendment heads to House floor; 1 legislative vote stands in way of ballot question

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Graduated tax amendment heads to House floor; 1 legislative vote stands in way of ballot question

May 20, 2019

Moody’s: Illinois, New Jersey most prone in recession

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Moody’s: Illinois, New Jersey most prone in recession

May 20, 2019

Lori Lightfoot sworn in as Chicago's first black woman and first openly gay mayor (copy)

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Lori Lightfoot sworn in as Chicago's first black woman and first openly gay mayor (copy)

Updated May 20, 2019

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