Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) – Will County Local

Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

By Newspaper Staff | February 18, 2026 |

Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.

State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

By Newspaper Staff | December 22, 2025 |

State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

Local food system grants will return in 2026 with $4 million in funding.