A report from the Illinois Policy Institute claims the state could save up to $170 million annually by consolidating school districts.

The Bloomington City Council will formally begin budget discussions Monday night after months of debating how to erase a $7.5 million deficit.

Governor Bruce Rauner says the state has to adopt more business-friendly reforms in the coming year, otherwise businesses will continue to leave.

Illinois passed a record $55.2 billion budget this year, an increase of $2 billion, but the debate is growing over who it helps and who it hurts, as well as criticism about the budget process itself.

Normal Town Council approved an amendment to its short-term rental rules.

Gov. JB Pritzker, along with fellow politicians, took the stage today to sign the fiscal year 2026 budget.