Pritzker’s proposed $55.2 billion state budget for the next fiscal year raises spending by just 1% across most of state government but doesn’t include any new spending for public transportation.

SPRINGFIELD – A pair of health care programs that benefit noncitizens – one of which is already on Gov. JB Pritzker’s budgetary chopping block – far outstripped its original estimated price tag and cost the state of Illinois $1.6 billion through last summer, according to a new audit of the programs published Wednesday.

ILLINOIS - An Illinois man faces multiple charges ... The backstory: Griffin and Daniel’s mother, Kristin, moved from Washington state to Springfield in November and were living in hotels. On Jan. 27, the couple took Daniel to St. John’s Hospital.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released Monday.

Pritzker will have to address how the state plans to cover what was projected to be a budget deficit of more than $3 billion.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker is getting attention on the national stage for speaking out against President Donald Trump. The governor's budget address Wednesday included some blistering attacks on the president.

Cox, an attorney and chief compliance officer for a multi-state cannabis operator, took his seat at the horseshoe with the backing of all nine alderpersons.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.