Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois

With fiscal year 2025 slated to begin Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker continues to tout available state tax incentives and promote Illinois as a site for business development.

The state's top investment officer is seeking a third term in office in November. Democratic State Treasurer Mike Frerichs faces a challenge from Republican Illinois House member Tom Demmer. The race has centered on taxes and whether the treasurer's office could merge with another state office.