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Think tank’s lawsuit takes aim at graduated tax ballot language

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A think tank once tied to Republican former Gov. Bruce Rauner is suing the Illinois State Board of Elections and...

State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Revenues flowing into state coffers from legalized gambling operations plummeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30...

Northwest part of state might be headed for COVID-19 restrictions

By SARAH MANSURFor Capitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The northwest region of Illinois could be two days away from triggering increased mitigations from the state...

COVID-19 hospitalizations at highest level since June

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have jumped sharply, according to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health,...

Ex-Gov. George Ryan reflects on historic decision

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Most soon-to-be former governors, on their way out of office, keep a low profile as they prepare to...

Illinois won’t take part in Trump’s payroll tax deferral program

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois plans to continue withholding federal payroll taxes on behalf of its 62,000 employees despite a program President...