Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

Speech was light on budget details, but full of criticism of Trump administration
Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

State faces challenging financial future amid federal funding cuts and new mandates
Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control

‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats
Carole Lou Webber

Carole Lou Webber, 85, of Knoxville, Illinois, died Feb. 12, 2026.
Linda L. Harmison

Linda L. Harmison, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Feb. 18, 2026.
Vivian E. Miller

Vivian E. Miller, 97, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 14, 2026.
Massey Quiz #34 – Words, Word, Words

This week’s Evan Massey quiz is about words. Test your knowledge language, spelling, and more.
