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Reports: White House reverses huge cuts to mental health and substance abuse programs
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Reports: White House reverses huge cuts to mental health and substance abuse programs
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capitolfax.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Reports: White House reverses huge cuts to mental health and substance abuse programs
Johnson, Pritzker vow to take Trump admin to court over threat of funding loss
Johnson, Pritzker vow to take Trump admin to court over threat of funding loss
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois J.B. Pritzker vowed to fight the Trump administration in court after President Donald Trump said he’s going to cut off all funding to sanctuary cities.
www.nbcchicago.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Johnson, Pritzker vow to take Trump admin to court over threat of funding loss
Gov. JB Pritzker looks for round two in insurance regulation
Gov. JB Pritzker looks for round two in insurance regulation
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for a bill that would allow the Illinois Department of Insurance to review the rate making process for home insurance, after State Farm announced a 27% interest rate hik…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Gov. JB Pritzker looks for round two in insurance regulation
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon - Capitol City Now
Harmon is half-way through a ten year limit on being Illinois Senate President.
capitolcitynow.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch - Capitol City Now
Welch, who replaced Mike Madigan as speaker upon his resignation, is five years into a term-limited potential of ten years as speaker.
capitolcitynow.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch
IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants
IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants
The GOP leaders told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ratepayers deserve immediate relief and a renewed push for baseload energy.
www.wandtv.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
IL Senate Republicans bash new energy law, urge investments in baseload power plants
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Article Summary JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Greg Hinz: The Bears' Indiana feint may be paying off
Greg Hinz: The Bears' Indiana feint may be paying off — in Arlington Heights
Gov. JB Pritzker’s change in tone and renewed local talks suggest the Chicago Bears’ long-stalled Arlington Heights stadium plan may finally be moving again.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Greg Hinz: The Bears' Indiana feint may be paying off
Illinois groups scrambling after termination of federal grants for mental health, substance use disorders
Illinois groups scrambling after termination of federal grants for mental health, substance use disorders
Illinois nonprofit organizations reported receiving letters from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration saying their funding was terminated as of Jan. 13.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Illinois groups scrambling after termination of federal grants for mental health, substance use disorders
State board recommends schools get the minimum funding increase
State board recommends schools get the minimum funding increase
The recommendation comes as school districts across the state grapple with budget deficits and calls grow louder for big boost in state education funding.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:19 AM
State board recommends schools get the minimum funding increase
Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order
Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order
Article Summary Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multi-state lawsuit Tuesday challenging a policy by the U.S. Department of
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Article Summary The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Pro-Stratton super PAC buys TV time
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Pro-Stratton super PAC buys TV time
* No word yet on how much the spend is, but people have been waiting and waiting for this buy to begin…
capitolfax.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Pro-Stratton super PAC buys TV time
Ness Tours Local Kids in Need Hub, Highlights Community Services
» Ness Tours Local Kids in Need Hub, Highlights Community Services
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Highlighting a critical local service for foster children and families, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, toured Kids in Need of McHenry County (KIN) Tuesday to learn...
ilhousedems.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Ness Tours Local Kids in Need Hub, Highlights Community Services
Mason Responds to Trump Administration’s Child Care Services Funding Freeze
» Mason Responds to Trump Administration’s Child Care Services Funding Freeze
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to freeze $10 billion in federal funding for social services and childcare...
ilhousedems.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Mason Responds to Trump Administration’s Child Care Services Funding Freeze
U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro, can file a
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM
U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
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January 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
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January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
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January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller
capitolfax.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Article Summary JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
US Supreme Court rules Bost can challenge mail-in ballot law
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » US Supreme Court rules Bost can challenge mail-in ballot law
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller
capitolfax.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
US Supreme Court rules Bost can challenge mail-in ballot law
It’s just a bill
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » It’s just a bill
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller
capitolfax.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
It’s just a bill
Investing In Illinois
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January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Investing In Illinois
Illinois state legislators gather at Springfield for 105th General Assembly
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January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Illinois state legislators gather at Springfield for 105th General Assembly