(First in a series looking at the pork-barrel extras included in the state gas-tax hike of 19 cents per gallon.) No one is thrilled about paying more for gasoline, but we do it knowing…
SPRINGFIELD — After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn to the left…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Friday, May 31 passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state. The 66-to-47 vote sends House Bill 1438 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
SPRINGFIELD — Six male, Democratic lawmakers on May 29 encouraged their Senate colleagues to follow the House in approving a bill that would repeal and replace Illinois’ abortion…
SPRINGFIELD — With only two weeks remaining in the 2019 regular session, Democrats in the Illinois House say they are close to securing the 71 votes needed to pass one of Gov. J.B….
SPRINGFIELD – A pair of measures aimed at addressing high property taxes in the state passed committee Tuesday, May 29, one day after being touted by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
SPRINGFIELD — A constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to set higher tax rates on greater amounts of income passed its last legislative hurdle May 27 and will…
SPRINGFIELD — A new report says subpar roads in Illinois are costing drivers $1,300 to $2,600 in repair, safety and congestion costs annually, and that number will increase if the…
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Peoria’s PlayHouse Children’s Museum ...
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