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    JUL 07, 2026
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    Pritzker signs bill requiring AI companies create ‘catastrophic risk’ plans

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that requires artificial intelligence (AI) companies to create guardrails to prevent “catastrophic risks” and undergo third-party audits. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 06, 2026
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    Pritzker says Illinois Attorney General’s office preparing to defend Cook County assault weapons ban to U.S. Supreme Court

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    Gov. JB Pritzker said the Illinois Attorney General’s office will lead the state’s effort to defend bans on assault weapons as the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up a challenge to a Cook County law. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 02, 2026

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    Bailey raises $330,000 from large donations in second quarter, Corbett loans $500,000 to own campaign

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    Darren Bailey raised more than $300,000 from large donations in his first full quarter as the Republican nominee for governor, but he now faces the challenge of beating the sitting governor and an independent candidate. 

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    JUL 01, 2026
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    Lawmakers behind the NITA Act encourage public input on soon to be announced board appointments

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    As the new Northern Illinois Transportation Authority (NITA) begins to take effect, the lawmakers behind the overhaul for Chicago-area transit are asking for public participation in the process. 

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    JUL 01, 2026
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    Illinois joins lawsuit challenging narrowing of Medicaid work requirement exemptions

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    Illinois is part of a coalition of 25 states suing the Trump administration over work requirements for Medicaid, arguing exemptions for sick people are too narrow and violate federal law. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUN 30, 2026
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    Kalshi sues Illinois over new tax on prediction markets

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    Prediction market operator Kalshi is suing Illinois over a tax on the markets included in the fiscal year 2027 revenue omnibus. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUN 30, 2026
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    Pritzker signs bill prohibiting ‘junk fees’ in leases, digital coupons fairness law

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed a combined 62 laws over two days, including a prohibition on so-called “junk fees” in leases, an extension of in-state tuition and requirements that digital coupons be offered to all customers. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUN 29, 2026
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    Increased ages for mandatory in-person drivers tests, permanent cocktails-to-go become state law July 1

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    July 1 marks the beginning of Illinois’ fiscal year and the effective date of several new state laws, including permanent cocktails-to-go, artificial intelligence (AI) protections for minors and an increase in the age in which seniors are required to renew their driver’s licenses. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUN 26, 2026
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    Pritzker signs ‘junk fee’ ban, ticket resale regulations

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed four bills Thursday that aim to protect consumers in Illinois, including a “junk fee” ban and restrictions on ticket-purchasing bots. 

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    JUN 26, 2026
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    Pritzker says Illinois’ SNAP error rate should decrease this year despite 2025 increases

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    Illinois' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate increased in 2025, with the state facing hundreds of millions in penalties if the rate is not lowered. 

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