Illinois lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
The legislation gives state regulators more authority to balance the budget for a key renewable energy financing tool, ...
State slow to overhaul downstate mental health facility plagued by abuse, watchdog finds
Midway through Gov. JB Pritzker's three-year plan to relocate 123 residents from the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the state faces "significant barriers" to fixing a troubled system, ...
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New General Assembly sworn in; Lawmakers face potential budget shortfall as new legislative term begins
A new General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years on Wednesday, with the House and Senate ceremonies taking two starkly different tones.
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Despite tensions, Illinois lawmakers express collegial spirit at start of new legislative session
Since no Democrat filed to run, state Sen. Chris Balkema knew upon winning the 53rd Illinois Senate District Republican primary last March that he would eventually be heading ...
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Gov. Polis walks a tightrope in approaching Trump. Deportations likely to be the first test
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis donned safety glasses and seized the handle of the electric saw, guiding the buzzing blade down ...
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What to Expect from State Governments on Renewable Energy Policy in 2025
On one hand, the state is the national leader in electricity generation from renewable sources, and its renewable energy ...
Illinois Braces for Budget Hit on ‘Unpredictable’ Trump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday said his administration is preparing for potential budget hits from the incoming ...
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January 11 declared Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Illinois
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month throughout January.
Mayor Johnson responds to communication criticism from Gov. Pritzker: 'A very strong relationship'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded Wednesday to some harsh criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who said the mayor has not done a good job of communicating with him or lawmakers in ...