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Illinois Senate race buzz is about a person not on the ballot: JB Pritzker and his 2028 ambitions
Some politicos are wondering whether Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's potential 2028 bid will be diminished if his chosen ...
What President Trump's cuts to federal climate research could mean for Illinois
The Trump administration took the unprecedented step of halting work on the next National Climate Assessment last week, dismissing all 400 volunteer scientists who were tasked with writing the new ...
WATCH: Illinois Senate committee approves regulation of virtual currency kiosks
Operators of virtual currency kiosks in Illinois may soon be regulated by the state. The Illinois Senate Executive Committee ...
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Illinois lawmakers considering fee to benefit conservation
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal to introduce a new per acre fee for taking ...
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Week in Review: Chicago Gets a Pope; Senate Race Gets Crowded
In a surprise twist, the papal conclave elects a Chicago native as the new pope. And Mayor Brandon Johnson gets a big win on affordable housing.
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Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Curb Junk Fees and Lower Costs
SPRINGFIELD In a victory for working families struggling with the affordability crisis and deceptive corporate practices, the ...
Bill to raise age mandate for Illinois driving test advances
(The Center Square) – A bill to raise the age at which Illinois drivers must take a road test is one step closer to becoming ...
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Wealthy Illinois residents, ‘mega-corporations’ could face new taxes to fund public services
Illinois legislators and advocacy groups have proposed joint resolutions to raise over $6 billion in new revenue by taxing digital advertising, corporate income, capital gains, and billionaire ...