Following GOP criticism, Pritzker finds $481.6 million in budget reserves
(The Center Square) – The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget says it has identified more than $480 million of budget reserves from state...
Illinois Quick Hits: Higher ed board pushes for more spending
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved a 4.5% spending increase in its budget for fiscal year 2027.
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Proposed Illinois bill would let local voters approve rent control, drawing sharp criticism
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois bill, the “Let the People Lift the Ban Act," SB2884, would let local voters approve rent control,...
WATCH: Pritzker IDs half billion in ‘reserves;’ SCOTUS considering gun ban challenge
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop discusses a recent announcement from Illinois Gov....
‘They deserve their story’: Bill aims to open foster care files
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are moving to ensure families adopting children from the state’s foster care system receive complete information about a...