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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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    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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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday protecting patients' abortion-related medical records from access by out-of-state authorities.

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    The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority released its $26.6 billion capital infrastructure plan backed by a 45 cents increase in tollways included in the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker expressed an openness to special sessions for the Chicago Bears and education funding this year, Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new investment program aimed at building more affordable housing and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced $27 million in grants for Illinois libraries. 

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    Two agriculture processing plants in central Illinois will invest more than $250 million to expand and modernize facilities, backed by state tax credits. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law last week that will elevate the state disability rights advocacy commission to the newest state department and bring the Illinois Human Rights Commission under the Department of Human Rights. 

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    The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) looks to improve public university enrollment and degree completion, including promoting associate degree completion. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed the largely flat $55.8 billion state budget and the $55.9 billion revenue package for fiscal year 2027 Tuesday. 

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    Illinois lawmakers approved a rule change Tuesday extending eligibility for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) scholarship program for youth in care. 

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