You know it’s a bad budget when it’s based on nearly $1 billion in tax increases and enhancements,” a Republican lawmaker said.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a $55.1 billion budget, the largest in state history, funded by new taxes and one-time revenues. The budget includes increased spending on social services ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16, outlining $55.1 billion in state spending. (Andrew Adams | Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) ...

$6.2 billion for Department of Transportation construction projects, including $4.5 billion for roads and bridges. But the Illinois spending plan does not include the money needed for mass transit.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs budget amid federal funding uncertainty, unaddressed transit issues Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency on ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the $55.2 billion budget for the state that was passed by lawmakers at the end of their spring session.