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  • Camryn Cutinello
    NOV 05, 2025
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    State revenues hold steady in October but pensions raise concerns about Illinois’ long-term finances

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    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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    NOV 04, 2025
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    New NITA board will feature more oversight authority, focus on safety and collaboration

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    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.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    NOV 03, 2025
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    Illinois General Assembly sends medical aid in dying, federal tax decoupling, Clean Slate Act to governor's desk

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    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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 31, 2025

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    Illinois General Assembly approves public transit package, energy omnibus, civil lawsuits against immigration enforcement agents

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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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 30, 2025
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    Pritzker says House transit revenue package ‘not going forward’ as is

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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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 29, 2025
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    House election committee approved election omnibus, bill prohibiting doxxing of public figures

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    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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 29, 2025
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    Illinois joins lawsuit seeking release of November SNAP benefits

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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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 28, 2025

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    Illinois candidates file to run in the 2026 midterm as Jeffries lobbies state lawmakers to redraw Illinois’ map

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    Illinois politicians descended on Springfield Monday morning to file to run in the 2026 midterms. Some are running in districts national Democrats are looking to redraw. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    OCT 27, 2025
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    $169 million Kennedy rehabilitation project completed after three years

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    After a three-year reconstruction, all lanes on the Kennedy Expressway reopened Friday – one month ahead of schedule. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    Chicago Transit Authority
    OCT 24, 2025
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    Chicago area transit agencies share 2026 budget proposals — including when they expect funds to run out

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    As Illinois lawmakers prepare for the second week of veto session, Chicago-area public transit agencies shared a more detailed look at their 2026 budgets — and when they expect funding to run out.

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