Furor over fees is concocted ‘chaos’ Credit card giants are trying to scare you about a new Illinois law banning “swipe fees” on taxes and tips starting July 1. Turn on the TV or any streaming service and you might see a panicked adv...

Furor over fees is concocted 'chaos' - Daily Herald

Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes Article Summary The Illinois House approved a major economic development bill that includes a provision the Chicago Bears see as

Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes

Bears, megaprojects tax incentive bill heads to Senate after clearing House (The Center Square) – The Illinois House has passed legislation to provide tax incentives for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects worth $100 million or more.

Bears, megaprojects tax incentive bill heads to Senate after clearing House

Opinion: Chicago needs a tougher playbook for stadium financing Public money for stadiums must come with accountability. A new model would protect Chicago taxpayers and ensure long-term value.

Opinion: Chicago needs a tougher playbook for stadium financing

House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated Article Summary The Illinois House voted to approve a constitutional amendment that would make a new priority list for lawmakers

House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated

Austin Berg: Why Illinois doesn’t need a ‘millionaires tax’ Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack, joins John Williams to explain why a ‘millionaires tax’ would be…

Austin Berg: Why Illinois doesn't need a 'millionaires tax'

IL Senate passes digital driver's license cleanup bill, sends plan to House A plan moving to the Illinois House could help improve the state's recent digital driver's license law.

IL Senate passes digital driver's license cleanup bill, sends plan to House

IL bill could require school panic alarm systems to improve emergency response Sponsors said the Illinois State Police will work with the State Board of Education and Emergency Management Agency to develop rules for the mobile panic alert system.

IL bill could require school panic alarm systems to improve emergency response

Bears exit from Chicago closer to reality as House mulls bill helping Arlington Heights bid The measure represents the first major legislative step toward ensuring the Bears stay in Illinois. The thorny details of infrastructure funding for Arlington Heights — which are likely to include help...

Bears exit from Chicago inching closer to reality as House mulls bill helping Arlington Heights' bid

Wednesday update: Committee advances Bears bill, Dems break for private caucus SZALINSKI’S SUMMARY: House Democrats went to a private caucus ahead of a vote on an amended megaprojects bill that could

Wednesday update: Committee advances Bears bill, Dems break for private caucus

Tweaked megaprojects proposal set for Illinois House hearing as Chicago Bears’ future home remains uncertain A key state lawmaker on Wednesday introduced a new version of a proposal that would help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Tweaked megaprojects proposal set for Illinois House hearing as Chicago Bears’ future home remains uncertain

Illinois Democrats trying to get ‘millionaire tax’ and redistricting amendment questions on fall ballot Legislation calls for voters to be asked in November if the state constitution should be changed to tax residents who make more than $1 million and reframe how voting maps are drawn for the Illinois General...

Illinois Democrats trying to get ‘millionaire tax’ and redistricting amendment questions on fall ballot

FOX 32 Chicago 2 comments. "Illinois lawmakers consider higher tax rates for top earners, small businesses | ChicagoLIVE"

Illinois lawmakers consider higher tax rates for top earners, small businesses | ChicagoLIVE

Jim Dey | Are higher income taxes on legislators' political agenda? D-Day is May 3, the last day super-majority legislative Democrats in Springfield can vote to put an amendment eliminating the Illinois Constitution's flat-tax mandate on the November ballot.

Are Higher Income Taxes on Illinois Legislators' Political Agenda? - CPA Practice Advisor

Measure to rename bridge after Bennett advances | Ford County Chronicle SPRINGFIELD — A bill to honor a late state senator by renaming the Kickapoo Rail Trail bridge after him passed the Illinois Senate on Thursday, April 16. It was announced that state Sen. Paul Faraci,...

Measure to rename bridge after Bennett advances | Ford County Chronicle

Bailey on whether 2020 election was stolen: ‘Get over it’

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» Ford Hopes to Mend Working Relationship Between Fraternité Notre Dame and Greater Chicago Food Depository CHICAGO – In response to a letter received by Fraternité Notre Dame’s leadership from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) informing them of its decision to terminate their working relationship,...

Ford Hopes to Mend Working Relationship Between Fraternité Notre Dame and Greater Chicago Food Depository

Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states Article Summary A 2025 nationwide report on statewide early childhood education found that Illinois stalled in efforts to expand preschool

Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states

Fun with numbers

Union lawsuit claims ISU is illegally hiring scabs

» Blair-Sherlock Passes Legislation Streamlining Transition Periods for Students with Disabilities SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, passed a bill streamlining communications between school districts and local Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Programs, providing...

Blair-Sherlock Passes Legislation Streamlining Transition Periods for Students with Disabilities

Jim Dey | Five years later, Black caucus says SAFE-T Act working just fine Having heard negative “chatter” about the state’s historic decision in 2021 to abolish the cash bail system, Illinois House Black Legislative Caucus members recently announced there will no substantive...

Jim Dey | Five years later, Black caucus says SAFE-T Act working just fine

Senator Jil Tracy honors SPC Anthony “Tony” Gilman with page of highway designation resolution – Muddy River News “This memorial highway will serve as a visible reminder of SPC Gilman’s bravery and the cost of the freedoms we enjoy,” said Senator Tracy. “I am grateful to the Gilman family and the Calhoun...

Senator Jil Tracy honors SPC Anthony “Tony” Gilman with page of highway designation resolution

Op-Ed: Senate Bill 3070 provides sensible solution for students, manufacturers Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we struggle to find the young talent needed to keep our shop floors moving

Op-Ed: Senate Bill 3070 provides sensible solution for students, manufacturers

Back at work, under a cloud WASHINGTON & POLITICS

Back at work, under a cloud

Eye On Illinois: School phone ban seems imminent, though future tweaks likely How are supposed to kids supposed to know what’s happening on their Chromebooks if they’re looking at their iPhones?

Eye On Illinois: School phone ban seems imminent, though future tweaks likely

It’s Time To Bring Safer Rides To Illinois

» Gordon-Booth Supports Bill Strengthening Dementia Training for Home Care Workers SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, has passed legislation aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia. The bill requires all service workers and affiliates...

Gordon-Booth Supports Bill Strengthening Dementia Training for Home Care Workers

» Lilly Commemorates Earth Day 2026 with Legislative Initiatives Advancing Environmental Justice and Agricultural Sustainability SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –  In recognition of Earth Day 2026, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a series of legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening environmental protections,...

Lilly Commemorates Earth Day 2026 with Legislative Initiatives Advancing Environmental Justice and Agricultural Sustainability