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Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
While his speech was loaded with historical references that he used to illustrate Illinois’ resiliency in the face of challenging times, it was also crafted around modern political themes.
Read MorePritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.
Read MorePritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control
The plan also includes $250 million in capital infrastructure funding.
Read MoreIllinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots
The Senate Republican leader called the bill “anti-woman” and said no Republicans in the legislature support it.
Read MoreDuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race
The 30-year DuPage County resident is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.
Read MoreBears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone
Bears stadium bill has momentum, but not in end zone yet
Read MoreCandidates for U.S. Senate in Illinois respond to questionnaire
Capitol News Illinois sent questions to all candidates that will be on the ballot.
Read MoreA look back at Pritzker’s first seven budgets
Here’s a rundown of our past coverage as Pritzker enters the final year of his second term.
Read MorePritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Progressive Democrats are pushing for more taxes to fund social services slashed by Congress.
Read MoreCapitol News Insider: CNI enters next phase with Statehouse news subscriber hub
We’re launching a new product, the Capitol News Insider.
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