Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians to add more Republican seats to the U.S. House.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO/WGN) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois. Most of the newest laws in the state went into effect on January 1st ...

When Illinois House and Senate Democrats approve a measure unanimously, there’s usually a good chance Gov. JB Pritzker will sign it. But business groups are crossing their fingers that

When it comes to government, there are few things more unattractive than nakedly partisan power politics, as reflected by a ruthless process called gerrymandering.

The Illinois General Assembly passed seven bills that expand the ability of professionals to work in Illinois. Lawmakers need to keep going and reduce the number of government permission slips needed to earn a living.

The final day of the Illinois General Assembly’s fall session dragged late into the evening Thursday with several high-profile issues unresolved, including a measure to prevent people from using a

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois. ... The updates were passed during the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois. Most of the newest laws in the state went into effect on January 1st, 2025 ...