Feb. 26, 2026
Illinois Proposes Raising Casino Table Game Taxes
Governor's budget plan would restructure tax rates on table games at 15 of the state's 16 casinos.
Feb. 23, 2026
Indiana Bears Stadium Bill Proposes New Taxes
The proposed legislation would offer $1 billion in investment to the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Feb. 22, 2026
Trump's Sweeping Tax Bill Passes Congress, Impacting Illinois Taxpayers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extends and expands several tax cuts, but also reduces spending on social programs.
Feb. 22, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Make Push to Lure Chicago Bears
State senators see opportunity as Bears search for new stadium location
Feb. 14, 2026
Leaders suspend latest effort to reform Illinois redistricting
Bill Daley and Ray LaHood say the timing is 'not ripe' amid polarized national climate on gerrymandering
Feb. 10, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Natural Gas Alarms
Legislation aims to prevent explosions and save lives after recent tragedies
Feb. 10, 2026
Indiana House Passes Nuclear Facility Permits Bill
Legislation aims to streamline approval process for new nuclear power plants.
Feb. 9, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Battle to Keep Bears in Chicago
Legislators make moves to prevent the team from moving to Indiana
Feb. 7, 2026
Loyola Chicago Offers Abortion Coverage in Student Health Plan
Catholic university's student insurance includes "abortion care services" despite Jesuit identity and church teachings.
