Budget

Federal changes under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” threaten long-term funding of Illinois’ Medicaid program.

The targeted states called the Trump administration’s funding freeze a fishing expedition.

Illinois education officials seek modest funding increase amid budget uncertainty.

Bailey also released plans to address cost-of-living concerns on property taxes and utility bills.

The freeze affects $1 billion in funding to Illinois.

Welch said state lawmakers will be focused on affordability issues when they return to Springfield.

Tariffs are also hurting economic activity, according to new reports released by the governor’s office.

Five Democrats are running to replace Comptroller Susana Mendoza in Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker's office won’t release spending cuts submitted by state agencies in response to his executive order.

Tax policy changes could largely eliminate a projected deficit in the current fiscal year.