Law to ban specific additives found in candy, soda passes Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill banning several food additives found in certain candies and sodas, sending the measure to the House.
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Illinois towns say they face budget questions if Pritzker eliminates grocery tax
As budget talks take a serious tone in Springfield, one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s big promises has been to eliminate the state’s grocery tax. But that money is designated for municipalities and th... -
President Joe Biden to visit Chicago Monday for fundraiser
President Joe Biden will make his way to Chicago on Monday after delivering a speech in Wisconsin, the White House says.
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Pritzker touts proposal to purchase $1 billion in medical debt
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting a proposal contained within his Fiscal Year 2025 budget to purchase $1 billion in medical debt from hospitals and collection agencies, which would benefit hundre... -
Chicago City Council rejects move to oust Ald. Sigcho-Lopez from committee chair
The Chicago City Council voted against a measure that would have removed Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez from his leadership post after he appeared at a rally over the weekend condemning Israel’s actions in G...