Pritzker signs $43B Illinois budget reliant on federal grant
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed state budget heavily reliant on federal assistance because of revenue lost to COVID-19 restrictions on commercial and social interaction.
Illinois lawmakers pass $40B budget, Chicago casino measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers have approved a $40 billion state budget and a plan to address tax rates for a casino expansion during a whirlwind special session held amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate completes work on $39.9B budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on action in the Illinois General Assembly (all times local):
County Board changes budget-making process
The Knox County Board is putting all county departments and its own members on notice: the budget-making process is about to change.
Pritzker: legalize marijuana, sports betting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Latest on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s state budget proposal (all times local):
Durbin meets with Pritchard about proposed Amtrak route cut
Senator Dick Durbin has met with Mayor John Pritchard about proposed cuts to passenger rail that could end up being detrimental to communities like Galesburg.
Rauner calls for changes to Pre-K funding
Governor Bruce Rauner says he’s not fond of the method by which pre-kindergarten programs in the state are funded.
Senate president Cullerton urges Rauner to balance budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Senate President John Cullerton is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to propose a budget plan that’s balanced.
Chicago Transit Authority proposes train, bus fare increases
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Transit Authority has proposed increasing bus and train fares by 25 cents in 2018 under its budget proposal.
Chicago aldermen approve Mayor Emanuel’s 2018 city budget
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago City Council has overwhelmingly approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget for 2018.