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Illinois Governor Unveils Sweeping Housing Plan to Address Severe Statewide Shortage
Governor Pritzker proposes statewide zoning reforms to address Illinois housing shortage, allowing more multi-unit developments while facing local opposition.
April 13, 2026millionaires taxIllinois Millionaires Tax Could Fund Property Tax Relief and Public Schools, Study Finds
A new study found that a 3 percent surtax on Illinois millionaires could generate billions to fund property tax relief or public education. The proposal requires constitutional amendment approval from lawmakers and voters.
April 13, 2026Illinois Supreme CourtIllinois Supreme Court Asks Federal Judge to Affirm Authority to Remove Judge for Political Column
The Illinois Supreme Court is asking a federal judge to affirm its constitutional authority to remove a Cook County judge from traffic court after he published a pro-Trump column while retired. The case raises questions about judicial immunity, free speech rights, and the balance between maintaining public confidence in the judiciary and protecting First Amendment interests.
April 13, 2026Illinois Supreme CourtIllinois Supreme Court Seeks Federal Ruling on Authority to Remove Judge Over Political Column
The Illinois Supreme Court is seeking a federal ruling that it has constitutional authority to remove Judge James Brown from a temporary traffic court assignment after he published a column supporting President Trump while retired. The case raises questions about judicial immunity and the proper procedures for removing judges in Illinois.
April 13, 2026consumer protectionIllinois House Passes Junk Fee Ban After Three Years, Sends Bill to Senate
The Illinois House passed House Bill 228 after three years, banning hidden junk fees that cost families an average of $3,000 annually. The bill now moves to the Senate.
April 13, 2026