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    FEB 02, 2026
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    Actions taken by federal officers erode public trust, University of Chicago professor tells Illinois Accountability Commission

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    Actions taken by federal immigration officers in Chicago and Minneapolis are similar to those that historically have eroded residents' trust in the government and led to resistance, a University of Chicago professor told the Illinois Accountability Commission last week. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 30, 2026
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    Pritzker undecided on federal school voucher program

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    Gov. JB Pritzker said this week he is undecided on whether to enroll the state in the federal government’s new school voucher program. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 30, 2026
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    Giannoulias launches campaign to update state law to regulate e-bikes, scooters

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    The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is launching a new campaign to improve state regulations on “micromobility” vehicles, such as electronic scooters or bikes. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 29, 2026
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    Croke raises $500,000, Villa $300,000 in final quarter of 2025

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    Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) trailed Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) in fundraising at the end of 2025 but began the new year with a $32,500 donation from the Chicago Teachers Union, state campaign records show. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 28, 2026
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    Bailey increases fundraising in fourth quarter, still trails behind Dabrowski, Heidner

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    Former state Sen. Darren Bailey holds a lead in the polls in the Republican gubernatorial primary, but Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski and businessman Rick Heidner each hold a significant cash advantage over the 2022 nominee, campaign records show.  

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 27, 2026

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    Leading candidates for Illinois’ open Senate seat debate federal immigration enforcement, campaign finance

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    Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton went on the offensive against U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) Monday night, criticizing the two members of Congress for taking corporate PAC money and not being harsh enough on federal immigration enforcement agencies. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 27, 2026
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    Illinois Supreme Court releases opinions in Sterigenics pollution, certificate of innocence cases

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    The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that potentially harmful chemicals released into the air are considered pollution regardless of whether the company received a permit. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 26, 2026
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    Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of Grain Belt Express project 

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    The proposed map for the Grain Belt Express project. [Grain Belt Express]

    The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Friday that an energy transmission line planned for central Illinois can continue after a coalition of landowner and agriculture groups sued to have its Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approval overturned. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 26, 2026
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    Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to have state schools give graduating seniors' option to register to vote

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    An Illinois representative is proposing a measure to expand voting registration opportunities for graduating high school seniors. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 23, 2026
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    Illinois agencies to reserve nearly $500M in spending amid federal funding uncertainty, including extra public university funding

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    State agencies will reserve nearly $500 million in current budgets as Illinois grapples with economic uncertainty amid federal funding cuts, the governor's office announced Thursday.  

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