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Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
If the rule takes effect, more than two-thirds of Illinois’ wetlands could lose federal protections.
grist.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It was one of the top promise President Donald Trump made to his supporters while campaigning for a second term: take down the Department of Education. “That reset was a top…
www.wcia.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Illinois Educators share concerns as Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept. of Ed
New Illinois youth center begins housing youth in Lincoln - The Center Square
New Illinois youth center begins housing youth in Lincoln
(The Center Square) - After a short delay to finalize staffing and safety preparations, the new Monarch Center in Lincoln is now housing youth, marking a major milestone for the
www.thecentersquare.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New Illinois youth center begins housing youth in Lincoln - The Center Square
Letters: PJM must meet this data center moment by offering electricity resources
Letters: PJM must meet this data center moment by offering electricity resources
Without adding new capacity to the grid, data centers will overwhelm existing electricity supplies, and bills will skyrocket.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Letters: PJM must meet this data center moment by offering electricity resources
Eye On Illinois: Income-property tax web doesn’t need another layer of complexity
Eye On Illinois: Income-property tax web doesn’t need another layer of complexity
The present reality, at best, makes it harder for taxpayers to advocate for better allocation of public resources. At worst, the system offers an inviting shield for elected officials to deflect blame...
www.shawlocal.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Eye On Illinois: Income-property tax web doesn’t need another layer of complexity
Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources
Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources
Article Summary School officials and education advocates have requested funding increases totaling $747.99 million for the upcoming fiscal year, which
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources
Illinois National Guard housed at state site as questions about Trump deployment costs grow
Illinois National Guard housed at state site as questions about Trump deployment costs grow
Gov. JB Pritzker has allowed federalized Illinois National Guard troops to use the training area in Marseilles as precise costs for the Guard deployments remains a moving target.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Illinois National Guard housed at state site as questions about Trump deployment costs grow
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
Enrollment at public universities in Illinois is at a 10-year high, but some schools saw a decline. Meanwhile, Illinois residents can now add their driver’s ...
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
Gas bills and Midway Blitz
Gas bills and Midway Blitz
The Illinois Commerce Commission this week approved rate hikes for the state's two major natural gas utilities, but not as much as the companies had asked. A...
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Gas bills and Midway Blitz
Pritzker suggests he’s open to tweaking SAFE-T Act after train passenger fire
Pritzker suggests he’s open to tweaking SAFE-T Act after train passenger fire
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is suggesting he would be open to amending the state’s SAFE-T Act after a man with a long criminal history was charged
www.thecentersquare.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Pritzker suggests he’s open to tweaking SAFE-T Act after train passenger fire
Pritzker defends Safe-T Act after CTA burn attack
Pritzker defends Safe-T Act after CTA burn attack
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker again defended Illinois Safe-T Act bail-reform law, following the arrest of a suspect in a burn attack on a CTA train. Authorities say the suspect had been arrested more...
www.audacy.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Pritzker defends Safe-T Act after CTA burn attack
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Illinois has eliminated nearly $430 million in medical debt for residents during the first year of its statewide relief initiative, according to state officials.
www.mystateline.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Illinois has a plan to change its school accountability system. Not everyone’s on board.
Illinois has a plan to change its school accountability system. Not everyone’s on board.
The Illinois State Board of Education is changing the state’s school accountability system. But the current plan before the board is drawing skepticism.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Illinois has a plan to change its school accountability system. Not everyone’s on board.
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage - Chronicle Media
Democrats have targeted the 47th House District in DuPage County since redistricting in 2021. Next fall, they may finally succeed. For the last three election cycles Amy Grant, who in 2018 won the...
chronicleillinois.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage
Pritzker says graduated tax not his priority for spring session
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Pritzker says graduated tax not his priority for spring session
* Gov. JB Pritzker was asked about Ald. Sigcho-Lopez’s recent criticism that the governor isn’t doing enough to tax the rich. His response seemed to contradict itself. First, he said…
capitolfax.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Pritzker says graduated tax not his priority for spring session
CTA board chair inadvertently makes strong case for busting up the transit fiefdoms
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » CTA board chair inadvertently makes strong case for busting up the transit fiefdoms
* Tribune op-ed by Lester L. Barclay, who chairs the Chicago Transit Board: “Transit funding was secured, but the CTA paid a price”…
capitolfax.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
CTA board chair inadvertently makes strong case for busting up the transit fiefdoms
Opinion: Illinois' rising insurance rates are driven by lawsuit abuse
Opinion: Illinois' rising insurance rates are driven by lawsuit abuse
Affordability doesn’t come from price controls. It comes from balance and accountability. Until Springfield understands that, homeowners will keep paying premiums for the privilege of living under bad...
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Opinion: Illinois' rising insurance rates are driven by lawsuit abuse
Peoria County Coroner raises alarm over right-to-die bill
Peoria County Coroner raises alarm over right-to-die bill
Illinois coroners are sounding the alarm about the right-to-die legislation sitting on Governor JB Pritzker's ...
wmbdradio.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Peoria County Coroner raises alarm over right-to-die bill
State Week: Operation Midway Blitz appears to be winding down, for now
State Week: Operation Midway Blitz appears to be winding down, for now
The immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago area has gotten quieter, but not silent.
www.nprillinois.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
State Week: Operation Midway Blitz appears to be winding down, for now
Libertarian concerns persist as IL Sec of State announces IDs for Apple Wallet
IL Sec of State announces IDs for Apple Wallet
Digital IDs have gone live in Illinois, but libertarians say the move makes it easier for governments to track people.
www.advantagenews.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Libertarian concerns persist as IL Sec of State announces IDs for Apple Wallet
Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of ...
Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of federal funding cuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported Illinois' error rate for SNAP benefits has reached 11.5%.
www.wandtv.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Illinois Department of Human Services working to minimize SNAP error rate amid threat of ...
JB Pritzker could be a nuisance for Democrats | Jim Fossel
JB Pritzker could be a nuisance for Democrats | Jim Fossel
What ever happened to fighting the oligarchy?
www.centralmaine.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
JB Pritzker could be a nuisance for Democrats | Jim Fossel
9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred
9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred
Article Summary Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is no longer a lawyer after the Illinois Supreme Court officially disbarred
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred
Cervantez Bows Out, Endorses Fioretti For Illinois Attorney General
Cervantez Bows Out, Endorses Fioretti For Illinois Attorney General
Former Jackson County State’s Attorney Joseph Cervantez endorsed former Independent Alderman Bob Fioretti for Illinois Attorney General today, citing a need for party unity. Cervantez, who served as...
www.theburg.news
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Cervantez Bows Out, Endorses Fioretti For Illinois Attorney General
This niche card game has a loyal following in an Illinois prison
This niche card game has a loyal following in an Illinois prison - IPM Newsroom
Danville Correctional Center reversed a ban on Magic: The Gathering cards last year. Since then, the game has been a source of community and joy.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This niche card game has a loyal following in an Illinois prison