“Illinois’ small business community overwhelmingly opposes the adoption of California’s vehicle emissions standards here in Illinois,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “This proposal would put Illinois’ small businesses at a disadvantage compared to their peers in neighboring states. Many NFIB members report that they would consider scaling back their business, moving to another state, or closing/selling their business if these mandates go into effect. They’re already wrestling with years of inflation and workforce challenges. The last thing they need is another bureaucratic mandate that further increases the cost of doing business in Illinois.”
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SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his fiscal year 2026 […]
Law enforcement argues that the bill makes it more difficult to track drug traffickers and impaired drivers. The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk provided an odorless container with raw cannabis to show that people can transport cannabis legally.
As Governon JB Pritzker prepares to deliver his annual budget address, Senate Republicans are pushing for greater transparency in state spending, specifically related to programs for asylum seekers and undocumented residents. With Illinois facing a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit in fiscal year 2026, GOP lawmakers are advocating for budget cuts rather than tax increases to address the shortfall.
As Illinois faces increasing energy demands alongside its renewable energy goals, state regulators and lawmakers are grappling with how to address key challenges. A recent hearing brought attention to the issues surrounding energy generation, efficiency programs, and data centers’ growing electricity usage.
The suspension, effective Tuesday, February 11 prohibits the exhibition and sale at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets. This move is intended to prevent the spread of the disease which has been detected in flocks in Illinois.
After 64 hours of deliberation over 11 days, the jury in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has reached a unanimous decision on 17 counts but is deadlocked on the remaining 12 charges.
Although his first trial ended in a hung jury on 23 of 24 counts, he was convicted in 2011 on charges of shaking down a children’s hospital executive and a racetrack owner for campaign donations to the attempted Senate seat sale, for which the governor held appointment power.
A new law aimed at preventing domestic violence-related deaths was signed by Governor JB Pritzker on Monday, honoring the memory of Karina Gonzalez.