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  • Robert Chiarito
    AUG 08, 2025

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    Illinois expands SNAP benefit threshold for veterans

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week to expand the income threshold that veterans must fall within to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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  • Robert Chiarito
    AUG 07, 2025
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    Gov Pritzker signs law limiting AI in psychotherapy

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    Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation last week to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy, ensuring that patients will be seen by licensed therapists and that health decisions will be made by them, not computer algorithms. 

    The Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act was passed unanimously in both chambers of the Illinois legislature before being signed into law Friday by Pritzker and went into effect immediately.

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  • Robert Chiarito
    AUG 06, 2025
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    State Rep Ford believes Davis’ endorsement gives him frontrunner status for 7th Congressional District Seat

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    Along with his announcement Thursday that he would not seek a 16th term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis endorsed state Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, giving him the inside track as the favorite in the solidly blue 7th Congressional District.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 05, 2025
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    Illinois co-leads lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s actions to restrict gender affirming care for young people

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    Illinois is co-leading a lawsuit challenging actions by the Trump administration to restrict access to gender affirming care for people under the age of 19, even in states where such care is protected by state law. 

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    AUG 04, 2025
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    Illinois Republicans call for DCFS reform after department audit finds 34 violations

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    Illinois Republicans are calling for reforms to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) after an audit found 34 violations and after an 18-year-old girl died while in foster care. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 01, 2025
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    State lawmakers hold hearing on solutions to CPS budget shortfall

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    With Chicago Public Schools (CPS) facing a $734 million budget shortfall, Illinois lawmakers are looking at solutions to help the state’s largest school district, including reinstating an independent authority to oversee the state’s finances. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 01, 2025
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    Pritzker signs bill to begin offering mental health screening to Illinois students in 2027

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    Illinois schools will soon offer mental health screenings to all students beginning in the third grade. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 31, 2025
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    Illinois residents share impacts of Trump administration policies with state attorneys general

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    Democratic attorneys general from around the country gathered in Chicago Tuesday to hear from the public on impacts from the Trump administration’s policies. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 31, 2025
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    Giannoulias launches public input campaign on auto insurance rate discrimination, reform in state legislature

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    Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the AARP of Illinois and state lawmakers are launching a campaign to stop the use of data like zip codes and age to determine car insurance rates. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 30, 2025
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    Governor rejects idea of state-run grocery store; says SNAP changes could cost state $700 million

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    Illinois could have to pay more than $700 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits under new rules, according to the governor’s office. 

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