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General election | November 3, 2026 Following is a complete listing of the statewide, congressional, and state House and Senate races taking place in the November 3, 2026, general election. Under Illinois law, early voting can begin as early as 40 days before the...
FY 2027 Budget Package HB 111 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2027 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on an estimated General Funds revenue of $55.95 billion and spending of $55.945 billion, representing less than a 1% increase over current fiscal year...
FY 2027 Budget Package HB 111 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2027 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on an estimated General Funds revenue of $55.95 billion and spending of $55.945 billion, representing less than a 1% increase over current fiscal year...
Outside Money Flooded the Field, but Local Politics Still Carried the Day Illinois’ 2026 primary made two things clear at once. First, the state has become a major proving ground for national outside spending. Congressional and legislative races drew heavy involvement...
We’re excited to announce that distinguished legal advisor Elias “Louie” Mossos has joined Third Reading Consulting Group as our new Vice President. With more than 20 years of experience in and around Illinois government, Louie brings a deep bench of legal, policy,...
Download PDF FY 2026 Budget SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on estimated General Funds revenues of $55.298B and spending of $55.048B for an estimated surplus of $250M. See below for the topline figures in the...
FY 2026 Budget SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) creates the FY 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on estimated General Funds revenues of $55.298B and spending of $55.048B for an estimated surplus of $250M. See below for the topline figures in the budget. The...
On February 19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He outlined priorities for the State of Illinois in FY 2026 while highlighting the state’s fiscal successes under his leadership. Gov. Pritzker revised his FY 2025 revenue...
Adoption & Child Welfare Committee – Members ole Representative Party Chairperson : Suzanne M. Ness D Vice-Chairperson : Terra Costa Howard D Republican Spokesperson : Steven Reick R Member: Michael Crawford D Member: Jed Davis R Member: Lisa Davis D Member: Regan...
Agriculture - Members Role Senator Party Chair : Doris Turner D Vice-Chair : Patrick J. Joyce D Member: Cristina Castro D Member: Paul Faraci D Member: Michael E. Hastings D Member: Linda Holmes D Member: David Koehler D Member: Meg Loughran Cappel D Minority...
Notable Policy Discussions Ahead of Veto Session With the first week of Veto Session approximately one month away, from November 17-19, legislators and stakeholders have resumed discussions on previously introduced legislation and emerging policy priorities. Recent committee hearings and ongoing negotiations surrounding data centers and the Chicago Bears offer insight into issues that could shape the upcoming veto, lame duck, and spring legislative sessions. For the first time since the...
2026 Illinois General Election Preview Click here for a complete listing of the statewide, congressional, and state House and Senate races taking place in the November 3, 2026, general election. Under Illinois law, early voting can begin as early as 40 days before the election, meaning early voting began on September 24. There are several races to watch throughout the state, including the gubernatorial election, which will determine whether Gov. JB Pritzker is reelected to a third term; the...
Gov. Pritzker Establishes Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet As policymakers across the country consider new regulations and safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI), Gov. J.B. Pritzker has established a panel of experts to examine the technology’s potential risks and develop regulatory recommendations for Illinois. On September 22, 2026, Gov. Pritzker signedExecutive Order 2026-07, establishing the Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet. The Cabinet will bring together...