Illinois State Politics from the Chicago Journal.
Illinois Politics
The federal government provided Illinois with $8.1 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Nearly two-thirds of the reduced arrears — $2.7 billion — is coronavirus remediation money from Washington.
Illinois Politics
Civic Federation leaders say parts of Governor Pritzker's budget proposal mark significant progress in eliminating debt problems but say more is necessary.
Illinois Politics
In describing the charges and potential penalties on Wednesday, assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Singh Bhachu identified seven counts alone that each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Chicago Politics
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, admitting that he improperly took more than $240,000 from the Teamsters labor union.
Illinois Politics
When he resigned a year ago, the Chicago Democrat was the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, with decades-long control of the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party, and the disbursal of tens of millions of dollars in campaign funding.
Illinois Politics
Madigan, 79, is charged with 22 counts, according to the indictment.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker's action follows similar overtures in other states to protest Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade its neighbor last week.
Politics
The sun is shining and we'll see some warm air this week, so take off those masks and let's see those smiling faces.
Illinois Politics
The Governor appealed a temporary restraining order from Judge Raylene Grischow to the Illinois Supreme Court but IDPH rules had expired so they declined.
Illinois Politics
His trial was originally scheduled for early 2020 but had been repeatedly postponed. Cullerton previously plead "Not Guilty" and, until today, had denied any wrongdoing.
Illinois Politics
The Illinois law was celebrated by activists who argue that detaining people awaiting immigration hearings is inhumane and costly. They’ve pushed to have detainees released nationwide.
Law
Illinois is one of the last states with executive mandates in place and, with COVID numbers plummeting, many analysts are unsure as to why Gov. Pritzker is fighting so hard against democratic principles.