Local Government
Pritzker Picks Up UAW Endorsement
The UAW in a press release announced that they have endorsed Pritzker in the Illinois Governor's race.
Sep 04, 2026
Illinois Experienced Record Breaking Tourism in 2025
The total economic impact of tourism was up to $88 billion, fueled in part by the state's 'Middle of Everything' campaign.
Sep 04, 2026
Second Installment of Sangamon County Property Taxes Due Today
The second installment of property tax bills in Sangamon County is due today.
Sep 04, 2026
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Illinois Statehouse Renovations Should be Done This Winter
The $350 million project is modernizing the building and making it more secure while keeping historical details.
Sep 04, 2026
Illinois Receives Another Bond Rating Upgrade
S&P Global Ratings raised Illinois' general obligation bond rating from an "A-" to an "A," marking the 12th bond rating upgrade for the state since Pritzker took office in 2019
Sep 03, 2026
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City Council Postpones ShotSpotter Ordinance
According to Mayor Misty Buscher a revised version of the ordinance will be introduced to the council in a few weeks.
Sep 03, 2026
Sangamon County Board Approves 3% Hotel/Motel Tax to Fund BOS Expansion
The Sangamon County Board on Tuesday approved implementing a 3-percent hotel-motel tax dedicated to expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center.
Sep 02, 2026
Williams Preaches Patience on Possible Landlord Registry Ballot Measure
At Tuesday night's Springfield City Council Meeting, Williams encouraged members of local landlord associations to collaborate with the city if the ballot measure passes.
Sep 02, 2026
Pritzker Wraps Up Statewide Bus Tour
He crisscrossed the state over five days.
Sep 01, 2026
Illinois AG Raoul Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against USPS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a multistate lawsuit that seeks to block the Postal Service from enforcing new rules that seek to restrict who is allowed to cast mail-in ballots.
Aug 27, 2026










