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NOV 07, 2025
In a rare loss on the floor, a measure aimed at regulating “excessive” homeowners’ insurance rate hikes failed to clear the vote threshold in the Illinois House last week.
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NOV 07, 2025
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board approved new funding estimates for 2026 after the General Assembly passed a $1.5 billion revenue and reform package last week.
RTA Chair Kirk Dillard said the measure will prevent the agencies from cutting service or laying off staff in 2026 and will allow them to make additional investments to increase and improve service.
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NOV 06, 2025
With a new scoring system in place, Illinois students saw improved proficiency during the 2024-25 school year, but equity gaps and high chronic absenteeism persist.
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NOV 05, 2025
State revenues held steady in October, and a state credit upgrade reflected positive changes to the Illinois economy, but the state’s pension liability could stop those improvements.
That’s according to the October report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA).
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NOV 04, 2025
The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) will include a new appointment structure, more oversight powers and a larger focus on improving safety and collaboration. https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?GAID=18&DocNum=2111&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=161644&SessionID=114
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NOV 03, 2025
The Illinois General Assembly last week approved bills to legalize medical aid in dying, decouple from a corporate tax cut included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and allow automatic record sealing for some ex-offenders.
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OCT 31, 2025
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In the early hours of Oct. 31, Illinois General Assembly passed $1.5 billion in funding for public transportation, an energy omnibus that lifts the state nuclear ban and invests in battery storage and a measure allowing private action to be taken against immigration enforcement agents who violate civil rights.
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A transit reform package passed the Illinois House Executive Committee Wednesday, but Gov. JB Pritzker says the final product will look different.
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OCT 29, 2025
The House Ethics and Elections Committee passed an election omnibus and a bill to protect public officials' personal data Tuesday night.
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With 1.9 million Illinoisans at risk of losing food benefits in November, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of states are suing for the release of emergency funds.
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