What’s ahead as Illinois lawmakers face budget issues
JB Pritzker’s own team projects a nearly $3 billion shortfall, the Illinois State Capitol is in for a tough budget year for ...
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Panel advises Illinois commemorate its role in helping slaves escape the South
A task force of lawmakers and historians is recommending that Illinois create a full-time commission to commemorate the Underground Railroad in the state. The panel released a report on Tuesday at the ...
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Capitol Briefs: Former Gov. Quinn pushes for ‘millionaire tax’ amendment; Underground Railroad task force issues findings
Former Gov. Quinn advocates for a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief; task force urges Illinois to preserve ...
Illinois AG launches unit to investigate wrongful convictions
The new Conviction Integrity Unit will primarily help state’s attorneys in counties that do not already have offices to ...