Illinois lawmakers have mixed results in efforts to rein in AI
Illinois legislators had mixed results this spring in efforts to regulate AI, with Republicans arguing those measures could stymie innovation.
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Gov. JB Pritzker taps running mate with experience in government and a life story different from his own
A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘pending’ Springfield lobbyist team draws ethics questions
Mayor Brandon Johnson's new lead Springfield IGA director John Arena argued those lobbyists did not need to register because their contracts with the city were still "pending."
Taxes on vapes, Zyn and most tobacco products go up July 1
State taxes on wholesale of vapes, Zyn nicotine pouches and most tobacco products will go up on July 1, and consumers figure to pay the price.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs budget amid federal funding uncertainty, unaddressed transit issues
Gov. JB Pritzker signed his seventh annual budget, balanced as promised with spending cuts, taxes and one-time revenue boosts,.
Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
A measure Illinois lawmakers sent to Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders.
Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan's conviction underscores the systemic problems in politics and government in the state Capitol.
Secretary of state’s office says law enforcement using license plate reader data illegally
Illinois Secretary of State's office says license plate reader data has been used illegally by law enforcement,
Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers
Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team estimated the initial cost would be $52 million in 2027. Budget watchdogs warned it will add billions to the city's pension liability.
Mayor Brandon Johnson ‘hopeful’ on Springfield transit deal before CTA fiscal cliff
Mayor Brandon Johnson again argued the "resources are there" to bail out the CTA while acknowledging time is running out for state legislators to act.