How Congress could vote to avert – or allow – a government shutdown
A Republican-sponsored continuing resolution to keep the government operating was approved by the House. It faces a close vote in the Senate.
Why do we keep getting close to government shutdowns?
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Is the U.S. on the verge of a government shutdown?
After the House passed a bill to fund the government, attention is now turning to the Senate to pass the legislation only days before a potential government shutdown. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where lawmakers stand as Democrats weigh options to support or oppose the plan.
The federal government could shut down this week. Here's what that means for Illinois
The federal government will shut down if a funding bill is not passed by the end of Friday. Illinois has over 40,000 federal civilian employees who could be working with pay, working without pay, or furloughed with no income. A possible government shutdown is looming.
Government Could Enter Shutdown Soon: Will You Still Have to Pay Taxes?
A measure to keep the government funded and avert a shutdown passes in the House but has only a few days to pass in the Senate and prevent widespread pain for taxpayers.
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Nearly $2B has not been paid to Illinois by feds, Gov. Pritzker and others say
The federal government owes Illinois nearly $2 billion in funding, the governor and legislators say, as they look to D.C. for ...
Gov. Pritzker calls for cellphone ban in Illinois classrooms
Pritzker cited studies showing cellphone bans are linked to a decrease in bullying and an increase in test scores.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on the Trump Administration, Cuts to the Department of Education
Illinois is facing challenges in the still early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, and the state is pushing back. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton joined “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices” to talk ...
How chaos at the Education Department affects Illinois schools
Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and ...
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House bill to make daylight saving time year-round in Illinois gets committee hearing
Deerfield, says he's hopeful a bill making its way through the Statehouse could make daylight saving time permanent, but ...
Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too
Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create ...
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Dem governor to headline major fundraiser in key presidential primary state stoking 2028 speculation
In a move that is sure to spark 2028 speculation, the New Hampshire Democratic Party on Monday announced that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this spring will headline their largest annual fundraiser.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Proposes Illinois 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He outlined priorities for the state of Illinois in ...
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Figure out if there’s a problem before boosting Illinois pensions
Without careful evaluation of whether Illinois’ pensions for newer employees are running afoul of federal rules or what the ...
Willie Wilson: Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address ignores the other Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget blueprint is silent on removing systemic barriers to full participation by African Americans in ...