With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among the law’s most vocal opponents.

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Residential solar is affected the most, but the bill also ends or reduces tax credits for EV buyers and battery and solar panel manufacturers.

Some Illinois nonprofits are preparing for major cuts due to President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

Illinois taxpayers could benefit from $4.5 trillion in tax cuts. But the state's poorest residents could bear the brunt of $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs.

Amid staffing shortages and public concern over natural disasters, the National Weather Service is defending its ability to fulfill its core mission—even as it operates under the strain of past budget cuts and ongoing reorganization.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs being implemented by President Donald Trump.

The Joint Economic Committee projects 163,674 people in Illinois would lose Affordable Health Care Act coverage, and 335,000 would lose Medicaid with passage of the Trump-backed measure.

Following the signing of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ budget bill, Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impact