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.
'These cuts will kill more Americans': DOGE aims to cut $1T from deficit amid pushback
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
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. JB Pritzker lays out 2026 budget proposal
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday in Springfield to lay out his plan on how to close a more than $3 billion spending gap.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday in Springfield to lay out his plan on how to close a more than $3 billion spending gap.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
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.
Federal workers rally in Chicago in response to Trump admin's mass firings
Federal workers and local officials held a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's efforts to fire thousands of workers.
Federal workers and local officials held a rally in Chicago's Federal Plaza on Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's efforts to fire thousands of workers.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Illinois Dem lawmakers push back against Trump budget cuts
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump?s federal layoffs accelerating as IRS firings could start today
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
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.
US and Israel on future of Gaza, what we know
Here's what we know about the US and Israel's plans to rebuild Gaza.
Here's what we know about the US and Israel's plans to rebuild Gaza.
Elon Musk draws criticism over efforts to cut government spending
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.