Reaction pours in after Pritzker's 2026 budget proposal: 'We have our work cut out for us'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Pritzker compares Trump Administration to Nazi regime during budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
Pritzker compares Trump administration to Nazi regime in budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delivers budget proposal, vows no tax hikes
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
Illinois budget showdown: Pritzker vows no tax increases, GOP demands cuts
One Illinois lawmaker is proposing the state create its own version of DOGE, following the lead of Elon Musk, to take a sledgehammer to waste and excessive spending.
One Illinois lawmaker is proposing the state create its own version of DOGE, following the lead of Elon Musk, to take a sledgehammer to waste and excessive spending.
State Republicans want a DOGE for Illinois to cut spending
As Gov. JB Pritzker is set to unveil his "balanced" budget on Wednesday, state Republicans aren't buying it.
As Gov. JB Pritzker is set to unveil his "balanced" budget on Wednesday, state Republicans aren't buying it.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township sued over fight at meeting
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued last week in federal court over their roles in a fight at a chaotic township board meeting back on Jan. 28.
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township and others were sued last week in federal court over their roles in a fight at a chaotic township board meeting back on Jan. 28.
Pat Quinn proposes ethics reforms following Madigan conviction, Blagojevich pardon
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about ethics reforms following the conviction of Michael Madigan and pardon of Rod Blagojevich.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about ethics reforms following the conviction of Michael Madigan and pardon of Rod Blagojevich.
Paris on Politics: Madigan's conviction
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on Madigan's conviction and what it means for corruption in Illinois.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on Madigan's conviction and what it means for corruption in Illinois.
Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Three key Chicago agency leaders announce resignations on same day
Three key Chicago agency leaders — the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA — are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders — the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA — are stepping down.
Illinois senator slams RFK Jr. after health secretary confirmation
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Thursday morning after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the country's new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Senate confirms RFK, Jr. as health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a narrow 52-48 vote, with one Republican, Mitch McConnell, voting against him.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services by a narrow 52-48 vote, with one Republican, Mitch McConnell, voting against him.
Michael Madigan's conviction: Will it curb political corruption in Illinois?
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Illinois lawmakers, politicians react to conviction of Michael Madigan in corruption trial
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Illinois lawmakers and politicos gave their reaction to the historic conviction of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Former top Republican reacts to Madigan's guilty verdict
Pat Brady shared his thoughts on Madigan's conviction Wednesday afternoon.
Pat Brady shared his thoughts on Madigan's conviction Wednesday afternoon.
Madigan verdict: Inside the jury's decision in corruption trial
Fox 32's Kasey Chronis and Paris Schutz break down the jury's decision Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Fox 32's Kasey Chronis and Paris Schutz break down the jury's decision Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
Michael Madigan leaves courthouse after guilty verdict
Michael Madigan had little to say after being found guilty on several counts in his corruption trial.
Michael Madigan had little to say after being found guilty on several counts in his corruption trial.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury finds ex-Speaker guilty on 10 counts, deadlocked on others
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.