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Camryn Cutinello

JUN 04, 2026

Illinois revenues up nearly $2 billion as state enters final month of fiscal year
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Illinois saw increases in revenue during the penultimate month of the fiscal year, with the state on track to bring in nearly $2 billion more in revenue than the previous year.

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Camryn Cutinello

JUN 03, 2026

Illinois lawmakers approve omnibus bill restricting sale of intoxicating hemp, easing regulatory burdens on cannabis sellers
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The Illinois General Assembly approved a cannabis and hemp omnibus package that would ease regulatory burdens on cannabis sellers and restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp.

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Northern Illinois Transit Authority

JUN 03, 2026

Chicago area transit oversight board approves sales tax hike as NITA law goes into effect
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With the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act going into effect June 1, the current board overseeing Chicago-area transit approved a sales tax raise for Cook County and the collar counties.

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Camryn Cutinello

JUN 02, 2026

Pritzker says all options still being considered for Chicago Bears after Senate deal not taken up by House
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Gov. JB Pritzker said a measure intended to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois that was approved by the Illinois Senate early Monday is not the “final bill,” saying conversations continue between the legislature and the team.

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Camryn Cutinello

JUN 01, 2026

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Illinois Speaker says Chicago Bears negotiations to continue through summer after stadium authority measure fails to pass both chambers
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Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) presenting the Chicago Bears stadium bill on the senate floor Monday morning. [Camryn Cutinello/The Daily Line]

A measure that would keep the Chicago Bears passed the Illinois Senate early Monday morning, but did not receive a vote in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Camryn Cutinello

JUN 01, 2026

Illinois General Assembly approves $55.8 billion budget, revenue package with digital ad, prediction market tax
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The Illinois General Assembly approved a $55.8 billion budget late Sunday night, backed by $55.9 billion in revenue.

The revenue package includes a new social media fee and a new taxing framework for fantasy sports, prediction markets and digital advertising, though some revenues will be pending legal challenges.

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Camryn Cutinello

MAY 29, 2026

Cellphone ban heads to Illinois Senate for final approval
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The Illinois Senate Education Committee on Thursday advanced a measure that would prohibit cellphones during the school day.

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Camryn Cutinello

MAY 28, 2026

Measure requiring AI companies create ‘catastrophic risk’ plans heads to governor's desk
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The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved a measure Wednesday to require safety plans and create guardrails for “catastrophic risks” created by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Camryn Cutinello

MAY 28, 2026

Bills creating review process for homeowners, auto insurance rate increases over 10 percent approved by General Assembly
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The Illinois House of Representatives passed a pair of measures Wednesday that would require the state to review alleged excessive or discriminatory homeowners and auto insurance increases.

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Camryn Cutinello

MAY 27, 2026

Illinois Senate Executive Committee advances governor's multi-unit housing proposal
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As the May 31 legislative deadline approaches, the Illinois Senate Executive Committee advanced eight measures Tuesday that aim to increase home construction in the state, including some of the proposals from Gov. JB Pritzker.

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