Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation from the City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor

Illinois Legislative News

Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled Chicago’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, emphasizing strategic investments in affordable housing, mental health, public safety, and youth employment, all while ensuring fiscal responsibility and meeting pension obligations. Despite a projected $986 million deficit, the budget remains balanced without implementing mass layoffs or harsh austerity measures.

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Special Reports

Illinois Governor’s State of the State and FY 2026 Budget Address Summary

Feb 21, 2025

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...

Illinois 104th House Committee Assignments

Feb 7, 2025

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...

Illinois 104th Senate Committee Assignments

Feb 7, 2025

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...

104th House GOP Leadership Team

Jan 13, 2025

Deputy Minority Leaders Rep. Norine Hammond (94 – Macomb) Rep. Ryan Spain (73 – Peoria) Assistant Minority Leaders Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (100 – Murrayville) Rep. John Cabello (90 – Machesney Park) Rep. Dan Ugaste (65 – Geneva) Rep. Patrick Windhorst (117 – Metropolis)...

104th House Committee Chairs

Jan 13, 2025

For Immediate Release Jan. 13, 2025 Speaker Welch Announces Committee Chairs for New Session Bipartisan Slate Includes Republican Veteran to Lead VA Committee SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch announced a bipartisan slate of veteran policy...

104th House Democrat Leadership Team

Jan 10, 2025

Interoffice Memorandum January 10, 2025 to: Members and Staff of the House Democratic Caucus from: Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, Speaker of the House re: House Democratic Caucus Leadership – 104th General Assembly As we prepare for the work of the 104th General...

2024 Illinois General Election Results

Nov 11, 2024

In what was a bad showing for Democrats nationally, Illinois Democrats held onto all their Congressional seats and appear likely to keep their current General Assembly makeup following the November 5 general election. At the presidential level, Vice President Kamala...

2025 Budget Recommendation from the Chicago Office of Budget & Management

Nov 4, 2024

Includes: Budget Overview FY2025 Investments Revenue Discussion Pension Contribution & Debt Service Payments Road to Recovery Plan: ARPA Investments Questions Click here for the full document

2024 Illinois General Election Preview

Nov 4, 2024

Following is a complete listing of the U.S. presidential and vice presidential, Congressional, Illinois Senate, Illinois House, and Illinois Supreme Court races in the November 5, 2024 general election. Results will be sent out following the election. U.S. President...

2024 General Election Key Races

Jul 28, 2024

FUNDRAISING TOTALS UPDATED: July 25 at 12:39PM Illinois Senate 40th Senate District Patrick Joyce (D) (i) - $3,950,201.04 Philip Nagel (R) - $91,103.35 19th Senate District Michael E. Hastings (D) (i) - $1,536,679.45 Samantha Jean Gasca (R) - $9,616.20 ...

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Previous Reports

Third Reading Report: April 7, 2025

Last week was relatively quiet, with the House off from session. However, the Senate convened, where they moved a variety of bills from second to third reading, and considered legislation that received a committee deadline extension. The Senate Transportation Committee held a subject matter hearing on the impending $771 million "transit fiscal cliff" in 2026. Chair Ram Villivalam reaffirmed that no additional state funding would be coming without meaningful reforms, asking transit officials...

Third Reading Report: March 31, 2025

After concluding a busy committee deadline week, the House briefly returned to business last week. While initially scheduled for a four-day week in Springfield, the House wrapped up after only two days. During that time, the House moved several bills from second to third reading, and a few committees met to hear amendments. With the April 11 third reading deadline fast approaching, lots of work remains. While the Senate was not in session this week, it did hold a few critical subject matter...

Third Reading Report: March 24, 2025

After a busy few weeks of legislative action, the Illinois General Assembly completed its first chamber committee deadline week a bit ahead of schedule. While the official deadline for moving bills out of committee is Friday, March 21, lawmakers concluded business on Thursday, March 20, and canceled all floor and committee action originally set for Friday. Thousands of proposals were introduced earlier in the session, but lawmakers rushed to get their bills through committee before the...

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