Johnson pushes for taxes, local power from state ahead of budget

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is again pushing for the city to put in place new sources of revenue to make up for a remaining gap in the upcoming budget.

Report: Illinois gets an F for financial health

(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of four states that received a failing grade on the 2026 Financial State of the States report, but Truth in Accounting said there is a legislative way to improve Illinois’ financial health.

Illinois Quick Hits: Congressman says he was at temple targeted in mass shooting attempt

(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, says he and his family were worshipping at a Hindu temple in Aurora last Sunday that was targeted for a potential mass shooting.

Ex-OpenAI engineer charged with planting recording device had one-way flight booked to Saudi Arabia, DOJ says

Abdulrahman Alfozan had a one-way flight to his native Saudi Arabia booked days before federal custody, according to the Department of Justice.

Suspected shooter killed inside Oregon elementary school, victims include children

Bend police responded to Silver Rail Elementary School after an active shooter report, directing families to a nearby church for reunification.

Horse farm owner gets life in prison for boyfriend's murder after claiming self-defense

Caylen Deller claimed she shot Chad Mullen in self-defense at her Florida horse farm, but the jury rejected her testimony after just one hour.

California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions? 


Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

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Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question

An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.

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Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court

Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was.

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Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes

The past six fiscal years represent the six highest state tax burdens in Illinois in over 30 years.

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