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Dozens of candidates for state and federal office completed the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) candidate questionnaire which surveyed candidates on their positions related to pro-growth and pro-manufacturing issues.

Hurray! Everyones buying electric cars. But wait ... that means no gas taxes to fix roads. State lawmakers are studying how to recoup those vanishing revenues with ideas ranging from tolling to congestion pricing to mileage taxes on trucks.

State lawmakers are hosting a free shred event and food drive at the former St. Charles police station May 14.

Illinois' roads, bridges and water systems not in great shape, but infusions of state and federal funding provide reason for optimism.

(The Center Square) – There’s an agreement on a state budget to spend the most taxpayer money in Illinois history, and the $45.6 billion plan includes temporary tax cuts, Democratic leaders said late Thursday. Republicans sought perman...

Governor J.B. Pritzker and Democratic leaders have announced a state budget deal that includes $1.8 billion in tax relief. The agreement makes an extra pension payment and puts $200 million toward new public safety initiatives. The governor says it puts one billion dollars into the state's Rainy Day Fund and helps with rising inflation. The House and Senate must vote on the plan and are anticipated to do so today. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans have offered a plan with permanent tax relief, ...

(The Center Square) – With inflation showing no signs of letting up, Senate Democrats say they have a plan to help Illinois families. During a news conference Tuesday, senators released details on several pieces of legi...

When COVID-19 shutdowns left a record number of people suddenly out of work, Illinois saw record applications for unemployment benefits. That increase drained the state fund that pays out those benefits, the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) and other Senate Republicans are voicing their concerns about the increasing gas prices impacting drivers in their states.

History repeats itself in the Republican primary as a fiery conversative suburbanite disrupts politics as usual and establishment GOP leaders coalesce for a moderate. Will the outcome be different this time?