Jerry Nowicki
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What to watch ahead of Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget proposal to General Assembly lawmakers
The proposed spending plan kicks off months long budgeting process and could include increased investment in child care, preschool and higher education → Read More
Amid ‘unprecedented’ prolonged revenue boom, Illinois finds budget breathing room
Sales tax, personal and corporate income taxes drive billions in budget surpluses leading state to a new trend: comfortably repaying old, new debt → Read More
Illinois Supreme Court sets March timeline for oral arguments in cash bail appeal
Both sides agree to timeline that would further delay Pretrial Fairness Act’s implementation. → Read More
The pandemic ushered in a new era of emergency housing, but it now faces a fiscal cliff
Advocates are calling on the state to fund non-congregate hotel room shelters to stave off a shortage and loss of at least 1,600 beds across Illinois → Read More
Satanic holiday display is back at the Illinois Capitol rotunda next to manger, menorah
About 15 members of the Satanic Temple of Illinois dedicated the display Tuesday that includes a crocheted snake sitting on a book and pile of apples → Read More
Changes to Illinois cash bail statute surface before Thursday’s planned adjournment
The measure would need three-fifths support in House and Senate on the veto session's final day of 2022; Democrats have majorities in both chambers. → Read More
Curran eyes ‘balance’ as he prepares to lead Illinois Senate’s GOP minority
Senate minority leader-elect aims for ‘meaningful participation’ in state government policy discussions. → Read More
With just days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming, 'technical' in nature
Democrats claim electoral mandate for broad criminal justice reform as GOP members claim they’re "frozen out." → Read More
Theis sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court chief justice amid possible election shake-up
Depending on election results, new Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis could preside over first female-majority high court. → Read More
Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal
Both Illinois gubernatorial candidates appeared Friday in a broad-ranging discussion hosted by the Associated Press Media Editors. → Read More
Indepth: There's more than no cash bill in Illinois' pretrial detention system overhaul
Nonpartisan task force working to help implement the highly politicized reform measure identify sections needing legislative clarity ahead of Jan. 1. → Read More
Illinois governor declares disaster in Texas migrant relocation, calls on National Guard
Governor blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for giving little notice about incoming migrants as total bused to state surpasses 500 over the past two weeks → Read More
Analysis: News and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days made interesting theater
This year's political hopefuls came out in force for one of state’s biggest campaign stages - the Illinois State Fair. → Read More
State Democratic Party chair bows out in re-election bid, paving way for Hernandez
Pritzker’s candidate appears to be lone contender heading into Saturday vote → Read More
Illinois Democrats stump for 2024 convention as party chair vote looms
GOP not focused on Kinzinger censure despite calls from Freedom Caucus → Read More
For the first time in history, Illinois general revenues top $50 billion
The pandemic-driven windfalls are not expected to last according to a new Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability report → Read More
Why the Illinois Supreme Court declined to rule on constitutionality of FOID Act again
Again sends case back to circuit court to await appeal → Read More
State reports COVID-19 outbreak at Manteno Veterans’ Home in Kankakee County
One resident, who was receiving hospice care, dies hours after ‘completely asymptomatic’ positive test → Read More
Analysis: A record ‘rainy day fund’ balance is proof of Illinois's fiscal achievement
With a $320 million deposit putting the fund at $750 million, Illinois has its highest-ever balance and is expected to reach over $1 billion → Read More
Sexual assault evidence backlog eliminated; new law expands expressway cameras in Illinois
Sexual assault case evidence now being processed within the 180-day timeframe under state law. → Read More