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Pritzker said the Bears are concerned about an amusement tax in the House bill

For the first time, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, on Wednesday hesitantly addressed his exiling of Rep. Harry Benton, ...

Revenue from the tax would have been divided between property tax relief and K-12 education

This was the last of three hearings specifically focused on data centers.

Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.

Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.

Lawmakers could also consider an amendment to create a new tax on millionaires.

Despite governor-led efforts to expand preschool programs, a nationwide report says Illinois’ progress has stalled.

Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.

The bill’s House sponsor plans to file an amendment this week, although it’s unclear if the Senate and governor’s office ...