6 days ago · Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of an executive order that sought to end “birthright citizenship” under the U.S. Constitution.

15 hours ago · Disgraced ex-governor reportedly in consideration for U.S. ambassadorship to Serbia. President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2008 – and who holds the distinction of being the state’s only impeached governor.

6 days ago · President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than $100 billion worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China. The countries were Illinois’ top trading partners in 2023, according to the Illinois Department of ...

5 days ago · Though the governor promised to make Illinois "the best state" to raise young children, child care continues to disappear. And, as one couple learned, there's almost no help for those building a child care facility from the ground up. Heather and Stephen Casner sat across from the loan officer in ...

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Jan 30, 2025 · Springfield's $557 million rail improvement project nears completion after over 10 years of construction starting in 2014, promising to streamline the city's transit system with a two-lane railroad corridor, boost urban renewal with a state-of-the-art transportation center, and make space for a six-mile greenway upon completion in 2027.

Dec 12, 2024 · State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than any time in recent decades.

Nov 13, 2024 · Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Lawmakers last week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation, but its proponents said the final measure was a “skinny” version of what they had hoped to pass. The bill comes as several state officials warn …

Feb 4, 2025 · Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture