Illinois lawmakers delayed by another year a law banning the collection of “swipe fees” on retail taxes and tips as banks and credit unions seek to invalidate the statute in court.

On June 1, 2026, the Illinois General Assembly passed S.B. 3019, which serves as the state’s budget bill. Via a late amendment, Illinois will make

The lack of movement on the major issues has increased tensions and exposed internal dissention among Democratic lawmakers toward their legislative leaders and Gov. JB Pritzker.

Illinois lawmakers’ recent attempt to tax unrealized capital gains ultimately came up short. However, at the end of October, the Illinois Legislature sent another tax hike to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s (D) desk in the form of Senate Bill 1911 ...

Lawmakers approved a sports prediction markets tax, adding fresh legal questions amid broader Illinois revenue changes and reforms.

Gov. Pritzker spoke at a press conference following the passage of the 2027 budget.