Rookie Governor Lands ‘Historic’ First Session
The Illinois General Assembly finally finished its annual legislative session this weekend, with lawmakers approving item after item on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agenda.
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Gas Tax Hike, Higher Cigarette Tax and More Gambling To Cover $45 Billion Construction Plan
Illinois lawmakers doubled the gas tax, raised vehicle registration fees and the tax on tobacco – all to gather money for a $45 billion statewide construction program.
Jury Selection To Start In Trial Of Illinois Man In Missing Chinese Scholar Case
Jury selection begins Monday in Peoria for Brendt Christensen, the former University of Illinois graduate student accused in the 2017 disapearance and suspected killing of Yingying Zhang of China.
Budget Done — Building And Gambling Plans To Go
Illinoisans will soon pay more for gasoline and cigarettes. Those are just two tax increases needed to pay for a $45 billion infrastructure plan, which includes money from sports betting and additional casinos.
Illinois Ok’s Legal Marijuana By January, Pritzker To Sign
Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers approved a massive 610-page proposal that is touted as one of the most equitable in the country.