Illinois Government

Half a million Illinois residents see medical debt wiped out as the state invests $15M to eliminate $1.1B in unpaid healthcare bills.

Illinois residents are pushing back against a proposed open burn law that could impact fire pits, bonfires, permits, and create punative fines.

Illinois tax hikes are backfiring as residents and gamblers look elsewhere, shrinking state revenue.

Chicago may sell naming rights across O’Hare and Midway Airports, turning everyday airport features into new revenue streams.

From Cubs to Blackhawks, Illinois sports plates trail far behind the White Sox as drivers show their fandom on license plates

Illinois officials admit personal health data tied to Medicare, Medicaid, and rehab services was exposed online for years before action was taken

Illinois leads the Midwest in data centers, but power grid capacity, green energy goals, and rising electricity demand may collide as infrastructure struggles to keep pace.

Illinois’ long-running population decline may be stabilizing as outmigration drops toward a 1:1 balance amid tax concerns and shifting migration behavior.

Illinois cannabis revenue soared in 2022 but weed tax trends now show slower growth as competition rises and tax policy tightens.

Illinois lawmakers plan an amusement tax on streaming, sports, movies, and concerts to increase state revenue