Republicans raise concerns about Illinois’ budget projections showing major deficits
A report forecasting major budget deficits for the state of Illinois is getting the attention of Senate Republicans. Earlier ...
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield Tuesday for the first time since May following news earlier this month that ...
What’s ahead as Illinois lawmakers face budget issues
As Gov. JB Pritzker’s own team projects a nearly $3 billion shortfall, the Illinois State Capitol is in for a tough budget ...
With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
On the first day of the Illinois legislature’s brief fall session, Republicans called on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker to ...
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Illinois House Republicans: Election results should be wake-up call for Democrats
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois House Republicans believe voters sent Democrats a message at the ballot box, it’s time to ...
Illinois medical debt relief program has erased $72M of debt so far. Who is qualified?
The Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program launched on July 1 – the start of the state’s 2025 fiscal year. Since then, it has ...
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With a deficit looming, Illinois Republicans ask Pritzker to pledge no new taxes
"I'm calling on Gov. Pritzker to pledge to not increase taxes on Illinois families and businesses in this upcoming budget ...
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Illinois needs responsible Tier 2 pension reform
Illinois is at risk of getting in costly trouble with the federal government over its Tier 2 public employee retirement ...
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Senate GOP call for fiscal discipline as Illinois faces potential $3.2 billion budget deficit
Senate Republicans have consistently told their Democratic colleagues to stop spending money the state doesn't have. Leader ...