SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Facing a tighter budget outlook, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday unveiled a $52.7 billion election-year spending plan built on more than $800 million in tax increases that would largely fall on businesses, from large corporations to state-regulated sportsbooks. In his sixth budget proposal, Pritzker also laid out a long-term plan to manage the state’s massive .
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is scheduled to meet with Illinois legislative leaders on Tuesday in Springfield as he seeks state funding for a new baseball stadium in Chicago’s South Loop. A spokesperson for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said the Hillside Democrat is set to meet with Reinsdorf Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for Democratic Senate President .
CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday pledged to seek more than $250 million in additional funding for Chicago’s migrant response, about $70 million short of what officials estimate will be needed this year. The announcement from Pritzker’s office did not mention any contributions from the city of Chicago, and Mayor Brandon Johnson spent a .
Illinois and Cook County are sending an additional $252 million to Chicago house, feed and provide other services to illegal immigrants arriving in in the city this year.