(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting Illinois’ $42.3 billion state budget as a responsible spending plan that is balanced and pays down the state’s debts, but some beg to differ.

(The Center Square) – A bill that recently passed in both state legislative houses outlaws the use of deception in criminal interrogations of juveniles and is the first of its kind in the nation.

27,800 people in Illinois file for unemployment

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ governor corrected an error in the $42 billion state budget lawmakers passed, but Republicans say he missed an opportunity to nix legislator pay raises and Democratic pork projects.

(The Center Square) – Fingerprints will not be mandatory for Firearm Owner’s Identification card applicants.

(The Center Square) – Juneteenth is now a holiday in the state of Illinois.

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are expected to come back sometime this summer after failing to bring sweeping energy legislation across the finish line. 

(The Center Square) – A multi-year report from the 6th Amendment Center points out problems in Illinois public defender process, calling the process unconstitutional for indigent defendants.

Pritzker signs bill into law making Juneteenth a state holiday

(The Center Square) – Another business group is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to preserve tax incentives for Illinois businesses.

(The Center Square) – Recent ransomware attacks have been making national headlines, but criminals have been targeting Illinois as well.