Capital Bill

Missouri journalists and their advocates are challenging what they call an unconstitutional court redaction law, highlighting its impact on transparency and legal access.

A new report shows lawmakers has increasingly fast-tracked legislation in ways that make it difficult or impossible for citizens to review and comment on important bills.

Six-year, $45 billion spending plan passed on bipartisan lines in 2019

The Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday released details for how it plans to spend billions of dollars on road construction in the coming...

Governor J-B Pritzker says higher education in Illinois will receive a much-needed pick-me-up under the new "Rebuild Illinois" program.The governor joined…

A southern Illinois lawmaker says his district did very well in the state budget approved over the weekend.Senator Dale Fowler of Harrisburg says the…

Illinois lawmakers doubled the gas tax, raised vehicle registration fees and the tax on tobacco – all to gather money for a $45 billion statewide...

A group of House Republicans met with the media in Springfield Tuesday to discuss taxes and fees proposed to help fund a capital bill.Representative…

Affordable-housing advocates are joining the chorus calling on Illinois lawmakers to approve an infrastructure plan.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is finally getting specific on what could be in a massive statewide building plan — and what taxes and fees could be raised...