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How Illinois is now prioritizing outpatient fitness restoration
How Illinois is now prioritizing outpatient fitness restoration
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law this summer that public defenders say will better clarify when someone found unfit for trial should undergo outpatient fitness restoration. The law, which goes […]
illinoisanswers.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
How Illinois is now prioritizing outpatient fitness restoration
We haven’t saved transit yet: What comes after the fiscal cliff
We haven't saved transit yet: What comes after the fiscal cliff - Streetsblog Chicago
This piece also runs on the website A City That Works, a newsletter about public policy in the Chicago region. The transit bill that cleared the House and Senate in Springfield last week is a monumental...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
We haven’t saved transit yet: What comes after the fiscal cliff
Rep. Weaver Talks Transit and Energy Bills With WMBD News
Rep. Weaver Talks Transit and Energy Bills With WMBD News
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November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Rep. Weaver Talks Transit and Energy Bills With WMBD News
Reader comments closed for Veterans Day
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capitolfax.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Reader comments closed for Veterans Day
Briel Celebrates Illinois Support of Human Trafficking Survivors, Highlights Policy Work
» Briel Celebrates Illinois Support of Human Trafficking Survivors, Highlights Policy Work
OTTAWA, Ill.—State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding recent news that Illinois received an ‘A’ rating for its support provided to human trafficking survivors, while highlighting...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Briel Celebrates Illinois Support of Human Trafficking Survivors, Highlights Policy Work
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Article Summary Illinois’ Dick Durbin was one of eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate to support a plan on Sunday
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Gill Responds to SNAP Cuts, Commends $20M Transfer of State Reserve Funds to Food Pantries Statewide
» Gill Responds to SNAP Cuts, Commends $20M Transfer of State Reserve Funds to Food Pantries Statewide
CHICAGO, Ill. – Smart fiscal tools included in this year’s budget by state Rep. Mary Gill, D- Chicago, are helping to defend food security for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens, even as Washington...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Gill Responds to SNAP Cuts, Commends $20M Transfer of State Reserve Funds to Food Pantries Statewide
Vella Passes Major Energy Reform to Lower
» Vella Passes Major Energy Reform to Lower
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Vella Passes Major Energy Reform to Lower
Harper Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
» Harper Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive legislation to ease rising energy costs for Illinois families and reduce home energy bills both now and in the future.
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Harper Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
Hirschauer Backs Climate Smart Measure Aimed to Cut Utility Costs
» Hirschauer Backs Climate Smart Measure Aimed to Cut Utility Costs
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed comprehensive legislation Oct. 30 that seeks to bring down...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Hirschauer Backs Climate Smart Measure Aimed to Cut Utility Costs
Andrade Pushes Back on Trump’s ICE Raids
» Andrade Pushes Back on Trump’s ICE Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is pushing back on the inhumane “Operation Midway Blitz” by backing legislation to prevent certain federal immigrationoperations in designated...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Andrade Pushes Back on Trump’s ICE Raids
Grasse Dignity-in-Dying Measure Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk
» Grasse Dignity-in-Dying Measure Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, that would allow terminally-ill adults with decision-making capacity to request and receive medical aid in...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Grasse Dignity-in-Dying Measure Headed to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk
Davis-Backed Clean Slate Act Streamlines Record Sealing and Expands Second Chances
» Davis-Backed Clean Slate Act Streamlines Record Sealing and Expands Second Chances
CHICAGO — The Clean Slate Act, championed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, will automatically seal minor criminal offenses once they become eligible, eliminating costly red tape that has long stood...
ilhousedems.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Davis-Backed Clean Slate Act Streamlines Record Sealing and Expands Second Chances
Giannoulias ramps up campaign for state regulation of auto premiums
Giannoulias ramps up campaign for state regulation of auto premiums
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has expanded his campaign to regulate auto insurance rates.
www.thecentersquare.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Giannoulias ramps up campaign for state regulation of auto premiums
Rep. Haas says she has malignant tumor, but ‘my prognosis is very good’
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Rep. Haas says she has malignant tumor, but ‘my prognosis is very good’
To my Friends and Constituents of the 79th District,
capitolfax.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Rep. Haas says she has malignant tumor, but ‘my prognosis is very good’
State Rep. Vella joins others passing law bringing down energy bill costs
State Rep. Vella joins others passing law bringing down energy bill costs
Senate Bill 25 is said to focus on storing clean energy to relieve Ameren and ComEd customers, building out energy grids to increase battery storage, and investing in energy efficiency
www.wrex.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
State Rep. Vella joins others passing law bringing down energy bill costs
Brad Stephens Will Challenge Petitions Of His Leyden GOP Committeeman Opponent
Brad Stephens Will Challenge Petitions Of His Leyden GOP Committeeman Opponent - Journal & Topics Media Group
Brad Stephens Brad Stephens, current mayor of the village of Rosemont, state representative from the 20th District, and Leyden Township Republican committeeman, said Monday that he will file objections...
www.journal-topics.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Brad Stephens Will Challenge Petitions Of His Leyden GOP Committeeman Opponent
State Rep Bunting Votes No on Energy & Transportation Bills
State Rep Bunting Votes No on Energy & Transportation Bills
Illinois lawmakers recently passed a massive energy bill and transportation bill. 106th District State Representative Jason Bunting shared the pros and cons of Senate Bill 25.
www.wcsjnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
State Rep Bunting Votes No on Energy & Transportation Bills
State Sen. Terri Bryant Calls Voters ‘Idiots’ on Facebook as GOP Leader Earns $100K as Part-Time Legislator
State Sen. Terri Bryant Calls Voters 'Idiots' on Facebook as GOP Leader Earns $100K as Part-Time Legislator
State Sen. Terri Bryant Calls Voters 'Idiots' on Facebook as GOP Leader Earns $100K as Part-Time Legislator - Illinois Review
www.illinoisreview.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
State Sen. Terri Bryant Calls Voters ‘Idiots’ on Facebook as GOP Leader Earns $100K as Part-Time Legislator
ICE tactics worry Republicans, too
ICE tactics worry Republicans, too
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
ICE tactics worry Republicans, too
Howard A. Learner: Now, let’s focus on making Chicago’s regional transit system work better
Howard A. Learner: Now, let’s focus on making Chicago’s regional transit system work better
Now that Illinois has passed a transit bill, the focus must shift to how to make our transit system work better and more efficiently.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Howard A. Learner: Now, let’s focus on making Chicago’s regional transit system work better
Editorial | Will moratorium repeal convert Illinois' 'no nukes' status to 'go nukes'?
Editorial | Will moratorium repeal convert Illinois' 'no nukes' status to 'go nukes'?
The governor’s decision to consume a heapin’ helpin’ of crow is good for Illinois.
www.news-gazette.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Editorial | Will moratorium repeal convert Illinois' 'no nukes' status to 'go nukes'?
CEO: Trucking industry will suffer 'a miserable blow' with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 years
CEO: Trucking industry will suffer ‘a miserable blow’ with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 years
State lawmakers’ passage of Senate Bill 2111 on Oct. 31 saves Metra, Pace and the CTA from a massive shortfall leading to service cuts and layoffs. But tucked into the bailout is a toll hike that wi...
www.dailyherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
CEO: Trucking industry will suffer 'a miserable blow' with toll hike; spikes also loom for all every 2 years
Energy bill gives Illinois regulators new power over rates, how electricity is generated
Energy bill gives Illinois regulators new power over rates, how electricity is generated
Regulators have signaled closing coal- and gas-fired electricity plants will likely be delayed because of looming shortages and soaring bills.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Energy bill gives Illinois regulators new power over rates, how electricity is generated
Harriss, Elik will have challengers in 2026; Schmidt unopposed
Harriss, Elik will have challengers in 2026; Schmidt unopposed - Chronicle Media
State Sen. Erica Harriss, who flipped the 56th Senate seat red in 2022, will face a Democratic challenger in 2026. Two Democrats filed nominating petitions to run in March’s primary, Kevin Hall and...
chronicleillinois.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Harriss, Elik will have challengers in 2026; Schmidt unopposed