Feb. 24, 2026
Illinois Rep. Wants Italian Beef Named 'State Sandwich'
Lawmaker aims to replace Springfield's signature Horseshoe sandwich as the official state sandwich of Illinois.
Feb. 24, 2026
Pritzker Proposes Statewide Zoning Laws to Spur Homebuilding
Plan aims to limit local control and boost 'middle housing' development
Feb. 23, 2026
Davidsmeyer: Illinois Families Cannot Afford Gov. Pritzker's 'Tax, Spend, Repeat' Budget
Republican leader criticizes Pritzker's proposed $56 billion budget as unaffordable and unsustainable
Feb. 20, 2026
Illinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots
Republican leaders call the proposal "extreme" and say it is a no-go.
Feb. 17, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Regulate Homeowners Insurance Rates
Proposed legislation would give state regulators more authority to review and modify rate increases.
Feb. 17, 2026
Illinois Governor to Present 8th Budget Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
Democrats seek new taxes while Republicans call for limiting spending as state faces budget challenges
Feb. 14, 2026
Illinois House Democrats Demand HUD Strengthen Housing Protections
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski leads letter opposing HUD's proposal to rescind disparate impact regulation under the Fair Housing Act
Feb. 11, 2026
Illinois Proposes Lowering DUI Limit to 0.05, One of Nation's Strictest
The new law would govern driving, boating, snowmobiling, and even workplace injury claims.
Feb. 9, 2026
Illinois Proposes Tear Gas Ban and Pepper Spray Regulations
New bill aims to restrict chemical agents and create public health oversight
Feb. 8, 2026
Illinois Residents Brace for Potential Open Burn Permit Fees and Fines
Proposed legislation could require permits and levy hefty fines for backyard fires and bonfires
Feb. 8, 2026
'Tax the rich!' advocates target billionaires, digital ads
Illinois lawmakers and advocates call for surcharge on billionaires, digital ad tax, and global corporate tax
Feb. 6, 2026
Illinois Considers Strict Open Burn Permits and Huge Fines
Proposed legislation would allow counties and cities to require permits and impose penalties up to $500,000 for violations.
Feb. 5, 2026
'Tax the rich!' advocates target billionaires, digital ads
Illinois lawmakers propose surcharge on billionaires, tax on digital advertising to boost state revenue
