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(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts the elimination of Illinois’ grocery tax, but others say the plan eliminates taxpayer protections from local tax increases.

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker touts the elimination of Illinois’ grocery tax, but others say the plan eliminates taxpayer protections from local tax increases. Illinois’ 1% state grocery tax will go away Jan....

"After facing a jury of his peers, Donald Trump is exposed as the liar and fraud that he is," said Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Read more reactions from Illinois political leaders:

Heres how Central Illinois lawmakers voted on the state budget legislation.

(The Center Square) – During debate about a bill bringing state statute in line with federal statute, an Illinois state legislator couldn’t give her personal definition of the term “opposite sex.” State Rep. Terra Costa...

(The Center Square) – During debate about a bill bringing state statute in line with federal statute, an Illinois state legislator couldn’t give her personal definition of the term “opposite

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker could have another chance to create a task force to conduct a study of Illinois' property tax system after a measure advanced both chambers despite some saying it will be a waste of time. ...

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle hope an independent study of Illinois property taxes can lead to solutions for the broken system.

A section of U.S 51 from Assumption to Moweaqua will be named the Conner-Keegan Memorial Highway in honor of two teenagers who died in a car accident in 2022.

(The Center Square) – The Reimagine Public Safety Act calls for a comprehensive approach to reducing violent crime through targeted community investments. Advocates and violence prevention groups gathered in Springfield recently to pus...