Ben is a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. Ben is a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program.
Even as state leaders sang the praises of FFA and enjoyed baskets filled to the brim with Illinois agriculture products, they were noncommittal on a longstanding idea that aims to help family farmers: estate tax reform.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate, Christian Mitchell says the Pritzker campaign is taking Republican Darren Bailey’s candidacy seriously, looking to make things more affordable for Illinoisans and keeping an eye on progress toward clean energy goals.
Outside political action committees funded by Gov. JB Pritzker, cryptocurrency executives and supporters of U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi are bombarding Illinois televisions and mailboxes with advertisements ahead of the March 17 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers budgeted for. For the upcoming year, new projections are now more bullish than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed, according to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said there's “more work to do” economically as he ramps up his bid for a third term.
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois he’s unsure if the Trump administration will follow through on its once-promised spring ramp up of immigration enforcement in the Chicago region. He also addressed his approach to dealing with the president and speculation about a 2028 White House bid.
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois this week that he likes Illinois’ odds to keep the Chicago Bears while pitching property tax legislation long sought by the team as a crucial tool for economic development across the state.
In a wide-ranging interview with Capitol News Illinois, Gov. JB. Pritzker touted progress in his first seven years but said there's “more work to do” economically as he ramps up his bid for a third term.
The Congressional Black Caucus is taking aim at Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton — and Gov. JB Pritzker. The caucus endorsed incumbent member U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. And in a statement to Punchbowl News, the caucus said they are not happy to see Pritzker financially
