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Illinois Tollway Approves $1.79 Billion 2026 Budget With $1.26 Billion in Capital Spending

DOWNERS GROVE — The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved a balanced 2026 budget allocating $1.79 billion for maintenance, operations, debt service, and capital...

Report Says Chicago Has Worst Vehicle Congestion In US

CHICAGO -  Chicago traffic is being called the worst in the country.  A new report from data firm INRIX says Chicago has the worst...

Pritzker Outlines Illinois Plans for America 250 Celebration in 2026

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced plans for Illinois to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary next year. The governor said the state’s...

Giannoulias Announces New Laws to Improve Roads, Libraries and Government

SPRINGFIELD – Several new laws spearheaded by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will take effect January 1, 2026, improving road safety, modernizing government...

Attorney General Raoul Secures Court Order Blocking HUD Changes That Could Leave Thousands Homeless

CHICAGO – A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to temporarily halt changes to its Continuum of Care...

Illinois Decoupling Law Recaptures Taxes From Federal Code Changes

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois decoupling from portions of the federal tax code was necessary to keep tax dollars flowing to the...

Justice Department Sues Illinois Over Law Allowing Civil Suits Against Federal Officers

CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul after the governor signed legislation...

Chicago Confirms Fist Rabies Positive Dog In Illinois In Decades

CHICAGO - Chicago officials say they're reporting the first case of a dog with rabies in more than 40 years.  The Cook County Department...

Illinois Treasurer Returns $100,000 to State Food Pantries

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned $100,000 in unclaimed money to food pantries across the state to help meet growing demand after...

FDA Expands Shrimp Recall Over Radioactive Concerns

CHICAGO - The FDA is expanding a frozen shrimp recall for potential radioactive contamination. According to the agency, more than 83-thousand bags of shrimp...