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    An advocacy group is proposing legislation they say will help Illinois in its fight against flavored disposable electronic cigarettes. 

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    The Illinois Supreme Court

    Illinois’ constitutional officers and legislative leaders raised more than $8 million and spent more than $17 million in the final months of 2024. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker presides over the inauguration of the Illinois State Senate in the Senate Chambers at the Illinois State Capitol Building. 

    Illinois’ constitutional officers and legislative leaders raised more than $8 million and spent more than $17 million in the final months of 2024. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a press conference announcing the Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) Wednesday at the Harold Washington Library

    Youth and families seeking behavioral and mental health care can use a new state-run portal to find services and resources in Illinois. 

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    The Illinois State Board of Education approved Superintendent Tony Sanders Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal. 

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    Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias speaks at a press conference Tuesday. 

    The Illinois Secretary of State is proposing a bill to allow family members to submit information on a medical condition which could impact a person’s ability to safely drive. 

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    Illinois Supt. Tony Sanders speaks at a news conference at Streamwood High School in U-46 in 2023. 

    State Superintendent Tony Sanders will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 at Wednesday’s school board meeting. 

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    Illinois lawmakers are pursuing legislation to decriminalize sex work in the state. 

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    The State Capitol Building in Springfield. 

    The 103rd Illinois General Assembly came to a close last week, but not before lawmakers sent a series of bills to the governor’s desk. 

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    Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) speaks on the House floor Thursday. 

    The House Republican Caucus is asking for a change to House rules for debates, audio recordings and the time given to review budget bills. 

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