Illinois lawmakers hand out tons of money through thousands of earmarks

Illinois lawmakers hand out tons of money through thousands of earmarks

$4.6 million given away with only a 'vague explanation'

Topline: Illinois State Rep. Robin Gabel reportedly told his colleagues that there is no pork in the 2026 state budget bill he sponsored. Yet ongoing analysis from the Illinois Policy Institute has f… [+3362 chars]
Illinois lawmakers hand out tons of money through thousands of earmarks - FHMnews