Illinois State Politics
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Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Dec 30, 2024 7:59 pm - Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents and others.
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Illinois is better prepared for the next recessionDec 29, 2024 5:15 am - For much of the past two decades, Illinois’ recession preparedness was wholly inadequate. But new research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois reveals a major shift compared to where our state was during the last two major economic downturns — the Great Recession and the COVID-19 recession.
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Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
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2024’s highs, lows for Illinois businesses; getting more highs in 2025Dec 22, 2024 6:04 am - In 2025, Illinois lawmakers must prioritize improving the business environment to foster growth and stability. Anything else will hurt our job creators, which hurts us all.
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Illinois is ending its 1% tax on groceries. Will your town replace it?Dec 21, 2024 1:15 pm - The elimination of the state’s grocery tax in 2025 might save shoppers a little, but will cost their communities big. Here’s how some suburbs plan to make up for the lost revenue.
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Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increasesDec 20, 2024 9:11 pm - Editor’s note: This story was changed to reflect the correct amount approved for Ameren. Illinois utilities are set to invest more than a billion dollars into upgrad...
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Why Illinois lawmakers might change pension benefits for some employees
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Deer Park considering grocery taxDec 17, 2024 3:39 pm - Deer Park could be the next suburb to approve a 1% tax on grocery-store purchases.
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As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
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State rep worker falls ill after opening suspicious mailDec 10, 2024 9:12 am - Staffer hospitalized after opening suspicious mail at state Rep. Barbara Hernandez's office in Aurora; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating potential hazardous materials.