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State-sponsored gambling addiction
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State-sponsored gambling addiction
Maggie Daugherty discusses a story she cowrote with the Illinois An...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGI11IuTjsA
about 5 hours ago
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Pritzker signs plan requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers
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Pritzker signs plan requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers
Drivers who commit two offenses in a year will be required to install a speed limiting device in their vehicle.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-signs-plan-requiring-speed-control-devices-for-reckless-drivers/article_222188d6-c957-4677-996c-ac1129560141.html
about 6 hours ago
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Takeaways from Texas: Pritzker building state party coalitions that may prove helpful in 2028
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Takeaways from Texas: Pritzker building state party coalitions that may prove helpful in 2028
JB Pritzker mentioned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his Texas speech, saying he had been optimistic about his post-pandemic work as Illinois governor until the buses carrying thousands of migrants began to...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2026/06/26/takeaways-jb-pritzker-headliner-speech-texas-democrats-corpus-christi
about 6 hours ago
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Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements
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Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements
Labor leaders are subject to election pressures similar to politicians.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/06/26/illinois-afl-cio-pritzker-pension-data-center-labor-union-rich-miller
about 6 hours ago
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Funding concerns stall adequate and equitable funding formula for Illinois universities
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Funding concerns stall adequate and equitable funding formula for Illinois universities
State Senator Mike Halpin supports the bill, but wants to make sure the state can pay for it.
https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local-news/2026-06-25/funding-concerns-stall-adequate-and-equitable-funding-formula-for-illinois-universities
about 12 hours ago
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources head Natalie Phelps Finnie to depart
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources head Natalie Phelps Finnie to depart
The head of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Natalie Phelps Finnie will depart at the end of June and be succeeded by an interim director, Renee Snow, who has worked at the department for...
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/26/natalie-phelps-finnie-renee-snow-idnr/
about 12 hours ago
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High schoolers could soon be able to swap 2 years of foreign language with technical education
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High schoolers could soon be able to swap 2 years of foreign language with technical education
The current law requires students take at least two years of foreign language classes but that could change if the governor signs a bill the Illinois legislature unanimously passed.
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-06-26/high-schoolers-could-soon-be-able-to-swap-2-years-of-foreign-language-with-technical-education
about 13 hours ago
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What happened to Illinoisâ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?
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What happened to Illinoisâ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?
Article Summary A bill to expand access to solar panels for people who canât install them on a rooftop is
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/what-happened-to-illinois-plug-in-solar-bill-and-does-it-have-a-future-here/
about 13 hours ago
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Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
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Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Article Summary Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/prediction-market-kalshi-sues-illinois-over-its-push-to-regulate-sports-bets/
about 13 hours ago
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Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
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Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
Article Summary Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1. A pandemic-era law allowing cocktails to
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/cocktails-to-go-new-state-agency-among-laws-taking-effect-july-1/
about 16 hours ago
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State Week: A data center discussion
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State Week: A data center discussion
On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could...
https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-06-26/state-week-a-data-center-discussion
about 17 hours ago
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Agency Leadership Transition
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Agency Leadership Transition
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director to depart at the end of the month, interim Director to begin on July 1
https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-announces-agency-leadership-transition
about 17 hours ago
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Illinois lawmakers know election law is broken. So why arenât they trying to fix it?
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Lawmakers know election law is broken. Why arenât they trying to fix it?
Illinois asks candidates to prove they have support, then lets opponents search for reasons to dismiss it, writes Editor Jason Koch.
https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/illinois-ballot-access-election-law-22314494.php
about 18 hours ago
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Column: New Aurora casino opens with high energy, big expectations - Chicago Tribune
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Column: New Aurora casino opens with high energy, big expectations
As far as ribbon cuttings go, the one held Wednesday afternoon for Auroraâs new Hollywood Casino was a sure bet to be more spectacular than most.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/26/column-new-aurora-casino-opens-with-high-energy-big-expectations/
about 18 hours ago
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Coaching candidates on Israel
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Coaching candidates on Israel
Some Illinois Democrats are finding themselves in an unlikely position: helping fellow Democrats around the country navigate the partyâs increasingly fraught politics around Israel.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2026/06/26/coaching-candidates-on-israel-00977430
about 18 hours ago
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Supreme Court ruling in Roundup case is a major blow for agricultural states like Illinois, advocates say
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Supreme Court ruling in Roundup case is a major blow for agricultural states like Illinois, advocates say
As one of the nationâs largest producers of corn and soybeans, Illinois is among the heaviest users of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/25/supreme-court-ruling-in-roundup-case-is-a-major-blow-for-agricultural-states-like-illinois-advocates-say/
about 22 hours ago
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Capitol View | June 25, 2026
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Capitol View | June 25, 2026
Brian Sapp host this weekâs top stories with analysis from Dan Petr...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grpMvdE71yo
about 22 hours ago
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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
The bill, which stiffens fines, comes in response to a Tribune investigation into the thousands of abandoned oil wells in Illinois.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/26/orphan-oil-wells-illinois-fines/
about 23 hours ago
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Doody appointed to fill Illinois House vacancy
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Doody appointed to fill Illinois House vacancy
Scott Doody was unanimously appointed Thursday to fill the vacant 118th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, allowing him to begin representing the district immediately.
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/doody-appointed-to-fill-illinois-house-vacancy/article_7a4a4ce5-0221-46e8-acc7-27dd2173f1d8.html
1 day ago
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Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket sales
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Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket sales
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday requiring businesses to disclose all the fees that'll be tacked onto sales before customers get to the checkout stage.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/06/25/illinois-junk-fee-tickets-law-bots-pritzker
1 day ago
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Illinois bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility arrives on Pritzker's desk - WAND-TV
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Illinois bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility arrives on Pritzker's desk
Gov. JB Pritzker is reviewing legislation that could protect more low-income families from rising utility rates.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/illinois-bill-expanding-liheap-eligibility-arrives-on-pritzkers-desk/article_bde3f3e3-6203-4eec-bd48-96cee5a84ce4.html
1 day ago
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Kalshi sues to block new Illinois tax on prediction markets
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Kalshi sues to block new Illinois tax on prediction markets
Federal regulators under the Trump administration have maintained they have the sole authority to oversee a booming industry that looks a lot like betting.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/06/25/kalshi-lawsuit-illinois-tax-pritzker-prediction-markets
1 day ago
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Illinois to see 4 new consumer protection laws enacted
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Illinois to see 4 new consumer protection laws enacted
(The Center Square) â Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined by state lawmakers and other officials Thursday to sign a four-bill package of legislation aimed at targeting deceptive and fraudulent
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1105169a-a2f7-4378-b852-3c2a407ce84d.html
1 day ago
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Illinois bans junk fees, cracks down on ticket resellers in new consumer protection laws
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Illinois bans junk fees, cracks down on ticket resellers in new consumer protection laws
Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills today that are aimed at protecting Illinois consumers from hidden junk fees, ticket resellers, and âBuy-Now-Pay-Laterâ lenders.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/illinois/illinois-bans-junk-fees-cracks-down-on-ticket-resellers-in-new-consumer-protection-laws/
1 day ago
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Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin
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https://977wmoi.com/2026/06/illinois-state-senator-mike-halpin-2/
1 day ago
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CBS poll: Large majorities say data centers âmostly badâ for environment, water and energy resources and utility costs
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Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » CBS poll: Large majorities say data centers âmostly badâ for environment, water and energy resources and utility costs
Majorities believe data centers are mostly bad for the environment, for resources like water & electricity, and for peopleâs energy costs in the areas where they are built.https://t.co/xv2CBz3gZF pic.twitter.com/tuUWYDsv0K
https://capitolfax.com/2026/06/25/cbs-poll-large-majorities-say-data-centers-mostly-bad-for-environment-water-and-energy-resources-and-utility-costs/
1 day ago
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New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
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New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
Article Summary Beginning July 1, only drivers aged 87 and older will be required to take a driving test annually
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/new-illinois-driving-test-age-requirements-start-july-1/
1 day ago
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Progressive wins rev up Johnson
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Progressive wins rev up Johnson
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2026/06/25/progressive-wins-rev-up-johnson-00975232
1 day ago
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Eye On Illinois: If Springfield were different, how different would it be?
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Eye On Illinois: If Springfield were different, how different would it be?
Weâre running short on people who actually wrote the 1970 state constitution, but thereâs an ample supply of insiders who understand how to play by those rules.
https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/25/eye-on-illinois-if-springfield-were-different-how-different-would-it-be/
1 day ago
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Task force pitches long-term Chicago budget fillers, but many need state buy-in
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Task force pitches long-term Chicago budget fillers, but many need state buy-in
With the city facing a budget hole estimated at $680 million or more next year, a mayoral task force released its final proposals to strengthen Chicagoâs long-term financial future Thursday.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/25/city-budget-task-force-fillers/
1 day ago
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Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes â but receiving less federal disaster aid
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Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes â but receiving less federal disaster aid
Article Summary 2026 has already set a record for number of tornadoes in Illinois with over 150 confirmed events, including
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-is-experiencing-more-tornadoes-but-receiving-less-federal-disaster-aid/
1 day ago
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Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
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Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
Article Summary Illinoisâ SNAP error rate in federal fiscal year 2025 was 14.7%, which is up from 11.6% the year
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-food-assistance-error-rate-continues-to-grow-as-federal-penalties-loom/
1 day ago
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Unified transit police force is 'easiest' option but could be costly, Sheriff Dart says
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Unified transit police force is 'easiest' option but could be costly, Sheriff Dart says
Sheriff Tom Dart is personally leading a transit task force, required by the newly enacted sweeping transit law, that will decide early next year whether to recommend creating a unified police force to...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/06/25/cook-county-sheriff-tom-dart-nita-cita-metra-pace-police
2 days ago
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'An entirely new experience': Hollywood Casino Aurora opens $360 million entertainment complex
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âAn entirely new experienceâ: Hollywood Casino Aurora opens $360M land-based complex â CDC Gaming
The Hollywood Casino Aurora threw open the doors Wednesday to a new, bigger home. âThis isnât just a new building. It is an entirely new experience for our gues
https://cdcgaming.com/brief/an-entirely-new-experience-hollywood-casino-aurora-opens-360-million-entertainment-complex/
2 days ago
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Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection
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Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection
MOOREâS SUMMARY: Republican strategist-turned-independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett will remain on the November general election ballot after an objection
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/independent-collin-corbett-to-remain-on-ballot-after-bailey-camp-withdraws-objection/
2 days ago
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Eye On Illinois: What to do with all these beans? If you canât eat âem, burn âem
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Eye On Illinois: What to do with all these beans? If you canât eat âem, burn âem
Whether the answer is fuel for humans or for vehicles, the question is all about economic stability.
https://www.shawlocal.com/opinion/2026/06/24/eye-on-illinois-what-to-do-with-all-these-beans-if-you-cant-eat-em-burn-em/
2 days ago
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Video gambling hearing ends after tensions flare between Mayor Brandon Johnson allies, opponents
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Video gambling hearing ends after tensions flare between Mayor Brandon Johnson allies, opponents
A hearing on reversing Chicagoâs legalization of video gambling terminals ended abruptly Wednesday after a call was made for a commissioner to resign.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/24/chicago-video-gambling-hearing/
2 days ago
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs law blocking out-of-state access to Illinois abortion records without patient consent
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs law blocking out-of-state access to Illinois abortion records without patient consent
Four years after Dobbs ruling that overturned the federal right to abortion, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker also expanded a medical order that allows many pharmacists to dispense certain contraceptives without...
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/24/jb-pritzker-electronic-abortion-records/
2 days ago
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Illinois Dems keep Dobbs in play
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Illinois Dems keep Dobbs in play
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2026/06/24/illinois-dems-keep-dobbs-in-play-00972972
3 days ago
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Addicted to gambling in Illinois: âSomeone has decided they can make money off youâ
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Addicted to gambling in Illinois: âSomeone has decided they can make money off youâ
This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers Project. Editorâs note: Some individuals in this story are
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/addicted-to-gambling-in-illinois-someone-has-decided-they-can-make-money-off-you/
3 days ago
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Gov. JB Pritzker to sign Illinois abortion legislation shielding patients' medical records
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Gov. JB Pritzker to sign Illinois abortion legislation shielding patients' medical records
It's the latest measure passed bolstering abortion protections in Illinois, a haven for patients in states where the procedure is outlawed.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/06/24/illinois-law-abortion-medical-records-signed-jb-pritzker
3 days ago
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Editorial: Chicago made a deal with Ballyâs casino. It did not include video gaming terminals in bars.
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Editorial: Chicago made a deal with Ballyâs casino. It did not include video gaming terminals in bars.
Chicago shouldnât look like Pottersville. And the city made a deal with Ballyâs.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/24/editorial-ballys-casino-video-gaming-terminals-contract-dispute/
3 days ago
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What Compulsive Gamblers Know
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What Compulsive Gamblers Know
This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and Illinois Answers Project. Compulsive gamblers are dreamers. They dream of winning
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/what-compulsive-gamblers-know/
3 days ago
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Gov. Pritzker is leading Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate and rising Democratic star James Talarico
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Gov. Pritzker is leading Chicago fundraiser for Senate candidate and rising Democratic star James Talarico
Talarico, a Texas state representative who is widely seen as a fast-rising Democratic star, is trying to become the first Democrat to win a statewide seat in deep red Texas since 1994. The general election...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2026/06/23/gov-pritzker-top-chicago-fundraiser-senate-candidate-james-talarico-texas
3 days ago
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Four years after Roe's reversal, Illinois still a destination for women seeking abortion care
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Four years after Roeâs reversal, Illinois still a destination for women seeking abortion care
Four years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Illinois continues to be a refuge for women living in states where abortions are banned, recent data shows. Planned Parenthood of Illino...
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260623/nation-and-world-politics/four-years-after-roes-reversal-illinois-still-a-destination-for-women-seeking-abortion-care/
3 days ago
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Bears taking advice, but havenât put forward specific stadium plan, Pritzker says
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Bears taking advice, but havenât put forward specific stadium plan, Pritzker says
MOOREâS SUMMARY: A week after telling the Chicago Bears to focus on what they want in stadium legislation, Gov. JB
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/bears-taking-advice-but-havent-put-forward-specific-stadium-plan-pritzker-says/
3 days ago
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Biss says he will resign in October
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Biss says he will resign in October - Evanston Now
Sets up special election next spring.
https://evanstonnow.com/biss-says-he-will-resign-in-october/
3 days ago
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New Illinois laws go into effect on July 1, 2026. Here's what's changing:
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New Illinois laws go into effect on July 1, 2026. Hereâs whatâs changing:
ILLINOIS (WCIA) â New laws in Illinois â which will usher in changes ranging from how seniors renew their driverâs license to changing the definition of cyberbullying â takeâŠ
https://www.wcia.com/illinois-capitol-news/new-illinois-laws-go-into-effect-on-july-1-2026-heres-whats-changing/
4 days ago
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker open to calling special session for bill to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker open to calling special session for bill to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker said he is open to calling a special session if lawmakers bring him a stadium bill that would keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/jb-pritzker-open-to-special-session-chicago-bears-stadium-illinois/
4 days ago
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Organization applauds extension of affordable housing-related tax credits
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Organization applauds extension of affordable housing-related tax credits - Capitol City Now
The tax credit's extension has, before now, only happened in five-year increments.
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-organization-applauds-extension-of-affordable-housing-related-tax-credits/
4 days ago
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