Illinois legislative session is over. What's in the budget? | The Chicago Report
The state's $55.9 billion budget passed early Monday morning. We break it all down with Bryce Hill, with the Illinois Policy Institute.
The state's $55.9 billion budget passed early Monday morning. We break it all down with Bryce Hill, with the Illinois Policy Institute.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
High-speed e-bikes could require license, insurance under Illinois proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate e-bikes, scooters and other devices with new age limits, speed restrictions and licensing requirements.
Illinois lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate e-bikes, scooters and other devices with new age limits, speed restrictions and licensing requirements.
Illinois leaders react after failing to pass last-minute Bears stadium bill
Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.
Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.
Pritzker speaks after Bears stadium plan stalls
Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Monday morning after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without approving a Bears stadium financing plan.
Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Monday morning after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without approving a Bears stadium financing plan.
Chicago Bears stadium plan stalls as Illinois lawmakers adjourn
Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session early Monday without approving a last-minute stadium financing proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, leaving the franchise free to continue weighing potential stadium sites in both Illinois and Indiana.
Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session early Monday without approving a last-minute stadium financing proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, leaving the franchise free to continue weighing potential stadium sites in both Illinois and Indiana.
Bears stadium latest: Megaprojects bill revamped as amendment to House Bill 958
The megaprojects bill, or the Bears' stadium bill, has been filed as an amendment to House Bill 958, sources say.
The megaprojects bill, or the Bears' stadium bill, has been filed as an amendment to House Bill 958, sources say.
Will Illinoisians have higher property taxes due to a Bears stadium?
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers approve school cell phone ban
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
Experts weigh in on the latest of megaprojects bill struggles, changes
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Illinois lawmakers approve statewide classroom cell phone ban
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill that would ban cell phone use in the classroom.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill that would ban cell phone use in the classroom.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Bears stadium latest: Not enough Dems back megaprojects tax breaks
State lawmakers are trying to pass a bill aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois with a midnight deadline looming.
State lawmakers are trying to pass a bill aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois with a midnight deadline looming.
Illinois lawmakers reassess megaprojects bill. Might the Bears stay in Chicago?
Illinois lawmakers overnight said they don't seem to have the votes to pass the megaprojects bill that the Bears want to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, according to multiple outlets.
Illinois lawmakers overnight said they don't seem to have the votes to pass the megaprojects bill that the Bears want to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, according to multiple outlets.
Time is running out for megaprojects bill that includes Bears stadium
Lawmakers in Springfield are working down to the wire on a number of critical issues that have to be resolved before the end of session at midnight tomorrow night. They've been there for most of the day. One of the biggest headlines of course is the Bear's stadium proposal for Arlington Heights and the megaprojects bill to make that happen. A short time ago I spoke with Marc Ganis, the president of Sports Corps. and an expert on stadium financing issues.
Lawmakers in Springfield are working down to the wire on a number of critical issues that have to be resolved before the end of session at midnight tomorrow night. They've been there for most of the day. One of the biggest headlines of course is the Bear's stadium proposal for Arlington Heights and the megaprojects bill to make that happen. A short time ago I spoke with Marc Ganis, the president of Sports Corps. and an expert on stadium financing issues.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Proposed housing bill sparks debate in Chicago's neighborhoods
As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan. It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale.
As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan. It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale.
Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield
The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday. And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses. Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue.
The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday. And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses. Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue.
Expert says AI requires safety audits | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.
Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI. Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits. Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us.