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politics
  • by david hall
Budget balancing act? Pritzker signs $53.1 billion spending plan, dismisses Democratic discord

This year’s budget was no easy feat, and next year’s is expected to be even more challenging as the state nears a looming fiscal cliff.

casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike

Major online oddsmakers like FanDuel and DraftKings say they have to "reevaluate" their Illinois operations with a hefty tax increase on the way. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is just getting its fair share from the $1 billion industry.

bears-stadium
  • by david hall
Bears keep stadium focus on lakefront despite Springfield funding shutout

Despite another cool reception from state lawmakers in their bid for help financing a new dome south of Soldier Field, team officials insisted they’re still making forward progress.

politics
  • by david hall
Illinois House ekes out $53.1 billion budget, hits state with more than $700 million in tax hikes

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office optimistically put out a statement to celebrate the budget’s spending measure after it cleared the Illinois House. But the revenue measure was trickier.