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Illinois' Democratic controlled House approved a $53.1 billion state budget and a set of tax hikes that hew closely to what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in February.
School leaders have said the influx of federal relief money demonstrated what’s possible when schools are fully funded, citing growth in student achievement on standardized tests.
Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — State officials said the Illinois capitol complex was placed on lockdown on Sunday following a bomb threat. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias relayed the incident on social media. State Police reported a bomb threat outside the Springfield capitol, leading Secretary of State Police to issue a lockdown and sweep for explosive […]
Police are investigating a bomb threat that placed the Illinois Capitol complex on lockdown Sunday.