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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.
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.
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
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'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to ...
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Trump's education cuts put Illinois at risk of losing $3 billion in federal funding, Pritzker warns
Sweeping layoffs announced this week are part of a dramatic downsizing of the Department of Education. Gov. JB Pritzker addressed the cuts at an education conference.
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House bill to make daylight saving time year-round in Illinois gets committee hearing
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Illinois among states suing Trump for 'dismantling' of Education Department
The plan to fire about 1,378 employees will undermine the department’s ability to perform work mandated by federal law, the ...
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 ...
‘The View’ Hosts Scold Joy Behar for Making Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Confirm He’s a Billionaire – Twice
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stopped by “The View” on Friday to talk politics, but before he could do that, host Joy Behar made ...
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Illinois stands to become leader in the production of sustainable aviation fuel
At this week’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Beyond Conference in Rosemont, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is positioned to be a major player in the aviation fuel producing market.
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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.
Illinois considering road mileage tax as gas tax revenue drops
An Illinois representative has introduced legislation to tax road mileage as the state sees less revenue from the gas tax.
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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 ...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Delivers Remarks At The Illinois Education Association Representatives Assembly
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) spoke at the Illinois Education Representatives Assembly and held a press conference. Fuel your ...