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    AUG 21, 2026
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    Illinois Republicans say don’t write off their campaigns to upend Democratic control

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    Illinois Republicans went on the offense Thursday at the Illinois State Fair, arguing they can win several statewide offices and upend Democratic control over state politics. 

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    AUG 20, 2026
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    Illinois Democrats position state party’s success as an example for Democrats nationwide at annual Governor’s Day

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    Democrats from across the state gathered in Springfield Wednesday to tout party accomplishments and criticize the Trump administration, with little mention of the Illinois Republican Party. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 19, 2026
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    NITA to begin collecting public feedback on Chicagoland public transit

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    The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) will begin to collect public feedback in September as the transition to the new oversight agency for the Chicago area continues. 

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    AUG 18, 2026
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    Pritzker signs bill providing flood relief for Chicago homeowners

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    After months of severe storms and flooding, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that will allow Chicago homeowners to access relief for flood damage. 

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    AUG 07, 2026
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    Pritzker signs bill requiring employers pay regular wages during jury duty

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed 87 laws earlier this month, including measures creating a statewide penalty for unauthorized recording in courts and requiring employers to pay regular wages during jury duty. 

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    AUG 06, 2026
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    House special committee to begin investigation on Ammons following federal indictment

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    Members of an Illinois House of Representatives special committee will meet Thursday to begin their investigation on Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) following her federal indictment for wire fraud and obstruction charges in July. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 05, 2026

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    Pritzker signs regulations for homeowners, auto insurance into law

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed a duo of bills this week establishing a process for the state to review alleged excessive or discriminatory homeowners and auto insurance increases. 

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    AUG 04, 2026
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    Pritzker signs social media safety act looking to protect minors from addictive algorithms through age verification

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that implements age verification on social media platforms to limit the impact of addictive algorithms on minors. 

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    AUG 03, 2026

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    Benton report details pattern of sexual harassment in violation of state law

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    A report released Friday details a “pattern and practice of inappropriate sexual conduct” that former Rep. Harry Benton is accused of committing beginning in 2023 — conduct the speaker’s office was alerted to shortly after it began. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 31, 2026
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    New state program providing $400 dollars to people who lost SNAP benefits to begin Aug. 1

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    A new state program to provide one-time payments to families who lose their federal food benefits will launch Aug. 1, the governor’s office announced Thursday. 

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