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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 30, 2025

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    Illinois officials say DHS has requested 100 National Guard troops deployed in Chicago days after Oregon National Guard federalized

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    Gov. JB Pritzker says the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a memo to the Department of Defense (DOD) requesting the deployment of 100 Illinois National Guard troops in Chicago. 

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    SEP 30, 2025
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    Raoul joins panel discussion on state consumer, worker protection efforts in light of federal pull back

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    Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined state attorneys general on Monday to discuss actions taken by states to fill gaps in consumer and worker protections. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 29, 2025
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    Darren Bailey launches second campaign for governor, looks to appeal to Cook County, suburban Republicans

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    Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey officially launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican nomination, running on a platform that embraces Cook County Republicans. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 26, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers say veto session vote on transit funding is still goal despite extended deadline

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    Illinois lawmakers say extra funding for transit through a sales tax change may have extended the deadline to pass transit reform and funding, but the plan is still to pass legislation during the October veto session. 

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    SEP 25, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers discuss implementing compulsory voting, consolidating elections to increase voter turnout

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    With Illinois voter turnout decreasing in the 2024 general election, lawmakers are looking at options to encourage more eligible voters to show up on election day. 

    The House Ethics and Elections Committee met Wednesday to hear subject matter on two of those options: compulsory voting and consolidated elections. 

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    SEP 24, 2025
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    Pritzker instructs state agencies to find up to 4 percent in spending cuts

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    Amid federal funding cuts and economic concerns, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday instructing state agencies to reserve up to 4 percent of the Fiscal Year 2026 General Funds. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 23, 2025

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    Illinois vaccine panel votes to recommend Covid-19, influenza and RSV vaccines

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    Illinois’ vaccine advisory panel recommended Monday that all adults receive a Covid-19 vaccine, bucking federal restrictions on the vaccination. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 22, 2025
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    Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on case asking for Certificate of Innocence to be awarded posthumously

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    The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a case questioning whether certificates of innocence (COI) can be awarded posthumously. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 19, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers discuss energy omnibus to increase battery storage, lift nuclear moratorium

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    Heading into the fall veto session, Illinois lawmakers are discussing an energy bill that would advance battery storage projects and lift a state ban on nuclear power plant constructions. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 19, 2025
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    Illinois Republicans propose changes to Pretrial Fairness Act

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    Illinois Republicans are proposing changes to the state law that eliminated cash bail they say will improve safety and ensure defendants return to court. 

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