Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges
State lawmakers also face a $2.2 billion deficit next fiscal year, the report projects.
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Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit projects.
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for release of the funds.
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate made stops around Illinois to highlight problems they have with Trump’s “big beautiful” policy bill.
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
New federal law limits how states like Illinois fund their share of Medicaid costs and direct payments to local hospitals.
Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
Total funding for Illinois housing programs declined by more than $14 million in the FY26 budget as homelessness increased.
Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
The bill would cut federal Medicaid spending in Illinois by an estimated 20%, or $48 billion, over 10 years.
Raoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Raoul asked lawmakers for a $15 million increase.
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
Illinois lawmakers are watching Congress to see whether federal action will require them to return to Springfield to amend the ...
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
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