State Rep. Tom Demmer suggested that Illinois make Aug.4 (Obama's birthday) a commemorative day rather than a state holiday to avoid incurring an estimated $20 million annually in personnel costs and lost productivity.
By Illinois ReviewWhile Illinois residents prepare to absorb more than $800 million in new taxes and fees, lawmakers in Springfield have approved a budget that also includes pay...
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By Illinois Review Illinois lawmakers approved a record-setting $55.9 billion state budget in the final hours of the legislative session, adding more than $800 million in new taxes...
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By Thomas DeVore, Opinion ContributorEvery cycle, the establishment wing of the Illinois Republican Party delivers the same lecture to conservatives: tone it down, move to the middle, nominate...
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By Illinois ReviewAfter months of negotiations, legislative maneuvering, and last-minute political drama, Illinois Democrats may have accomplished something few thought possible: helping drive one of the state's most...
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By Illinois ReviewAs the Illinois General Assembly adjourned its 2026 Spring Session, gun owners across the state had reason to celebrate.Despite repeated efforts by anti-gun lawmakers to advance...
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