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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 16, 2026

RTA board hears updated transition plan as NITA Act goes into effect this year
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The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board heard an updated transition plan Thursday as they prepare for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act to go into effect later this year.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 16, 2026

ISBE approves $10.9B budget request with minimum $350 million EBF increase
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved a $10.9 billion budget request Wednesday that again includes the minimum increase for evidence-based funding.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 15, 2026

Bill introduced to increase transparency, target predatory practices during tax sales
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A measure in the Illinois Senate aims to reform Illinois’ tax sale system to be fairer to homeowners and crack down on “predatory practices” by tax buyers.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 14, 2026

Illinois Supreme Court hears oral arguments in case asking what counts as ‘working hours’ under Illinois Minimum Wage Law
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The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in an ongoing lawsuit between Amazon and two of its former employees asking if Illinois employees should be paid for time spent getting COVID-19 screenings.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 14, 2026

Pritzker said insurance bill likely to come back during spring session, infrastructure talks with Bears continue
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As Illinois lawmakers returned to the state capital Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker again called for measures to increase transparency from the insurance industry and said talks continue with the Chicago Bears about infrastructure needs for their stadium project.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 13, 2026

Illinois, Chicago sue Trump administration over Operation Midway Blitz, allege actions violate U.S. Constitution
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The State of Illinois and City of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration over what it alleges are illegal actions taken during an “organized bombardment” of the Chicago area.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 13, 2026

State lawmakers could address ‘affordability,’ pensions and the Safe-T Act during spring session
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Illinois lawmakers could look to address affordability, pensions and the SAFE-T Act during the upcoming Spring session.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 12, 2026

Illinois, four Democratic states sue Trump administration to release $10 billion in child care, family assistance funding
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A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration order freezing $10 billion in funding for low-income families and children after Illinois and four Democratic-led states sued.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 12, 2026

JCAR holds hearing on new proposed rules for prison mail scanning program
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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) heard an update Friday on an Illinois Department of Corrections program intended to stop illicit substances from being smuggled in on inmates’ mail.

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Camryn Cutinello

JAN 09, 2026

Pritzker signs energy omnibus bill that lifts nuclear moratorium, expands battery storage programs
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed an energy omnibus Thursday that aims to increase Illinois’ energy supply and lower rates.

The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act aims to grow Illinois’ electricity supply by adding new generation and increasing the use of battery storage, while also decreasing demand through efficiency programs

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