Grant Morgan
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Illinois abruptly shifts left in 2019 with Democratic governor Pritzker at the helm
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has enjoyed a productive start to his campaign, passing several key measures. Perhaps most notable, he passed a budget with more than $1 billion in new spending. → Read More
Illinois lurches left in legislative session
After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn → Read More
In first year as governor, Pritzker pushes through far-reaching agenda
After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn to the left during the just-completed legislative session, passing a budget with more than $1 billion in new spending and a host of new social policies. → Read More
Gaming expansion allows for Fairmount ‘racino’ and more positions at Casino Queen, Argosy
IL gaming expansion proposed, includes slots at Fairmount Park in southern Illinois. There also would be increased position for Casino Queen and the Alton Argosy and new casino in Walker’s Bluff in Williamson County. → Read More
Illinois Senate backs legalized sports gambling, more casinos
Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday. → Read More
House OKs more thorough closure process for Illinois hospitals
Hospital owners might not be able to close their facilities as quickly under legislation passed this week by the Illinois House.Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a similar but lessened version of legislation drawn initially in response to the planned closure of Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.The earlier legislation, House Bill 123, would have given the governor the ability to reverse any decision… → Read More
Bill to stop some driver’s license suspensions put on hold
Without any knowledge of what was happening, Rodney Shelton, a city worker with the Chicago Fire Department, racked up almost $9,000 in non-moving vehicle → Read More
Illinois bill to stop some driver’s license suspensions put on hold
SPRINGFIELD — Without any knowledge of what was happening, Rodney Shelton, a city worker with the Chicago Fire Department, racked up almost $9,000 in nonmoving vehicle tickets in less than → Read More
Illinois brewers say no to proposed beer tax increase
SPRINGFIELD — Craft beer brewers and advocates gathered Friday at the Capitol to oppose a tax increase on beer and cider that Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced last week to help → Read More
Brewers say higher beer tax would be hard to swallow
Craft beer brewers and advocates gathered Friday at the Capitol to oppose a tax increase on beer and cider that Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced last week to help fund a comprehensive capital infrastructure plan. → Read More
‘Emergency funding’ needed to combat low wages, prevent employee turnover, advocates say
Community-based child welfare providers are asking the state for $30.7 million in emergency funding to combat low wages, high employee turnover rates and → Read More
Moody’s: Illinois, New Jersey most prone in recession
A report from one of the nation’s leading credit rating agencies says Illinois and New Jersey are the two states least-equipped to handle another recession.While “the probability of a recession beginning within the next year appears to be low,” according to the release Monday by Moody’s Investors Service, “(New Jersey and Illinois) are likely to face more difficult challenges than other states”… → Read More
Moody's says Illinois, New Jersey most vulnerable in event of a recession
A report from one of the nation's leading credit rating agencies says Illinois and New Jersey are the two states least-equipped to handle another recession. → Read More
Rally calls for state to do more for those with disabilities
Nearly 300 advocates and people with disabilities came to the Capitol on Thursday to urge the state to provide more funding for caregivers and community-based living. → Read More
Bipartisan support seen for higher Illinois gas tax
SPRINGFIELD - A new report says subpar roads in Illinois are costing drivers $1,300 to $2,600 in repair, safety and congestion costs annually, a figure that will rise without state infrastructure action. Unveiling the report Wednesday at the Capitol, Illinois Chamber of Commerce representatives joined one Democrat and two Republican lawmakers who said they are ready to take the lead on an… → Read More
A race to build a casino in Rockford
Mayor awaits lawmakers’ approval of gambling expansion → Read More
Sports gambling options include allowing bets to be placed at Wrigley, other stadiums
SPRINGFIELD — Sports betting could take place at the home of the White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Cubs depending on which details emerge in a final bill to legalize the → Read More
Sports gambling proposals would allow bets to be placed at Wrigley, other stadiums
Sports betting could take place at the homes of the White Sox, the Bears, the Bulls and the Cubs depending on which details emerge in a final bill to legalize the practice in Illinois. → Read More
Bar owners, VFWs upset over Pritzker plan to increase tax on video gaming terminals
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed for higher taxes on video gaming terminals as part of his budget proposal. Operators and businesses in Southern Illinois such as bars, VFWs are upset. → Read More
Two new plans in play as debate about legalizing sports gambling continues
Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday unleashed two more plans to legalize sports betting for stakeholders to consider. This brings the total number of plans to legalize sports betting in Illinois to seven. → Read More