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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 28, 2025

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    Trump administration Lawsuit challenging Illinois’ sanctuary policies dismissed as unconstitutional

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    The Trump administration’s lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago and Cook County has been tossed by a federal judge — but the door is open for an appeal. 

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    JUL 28, 2025

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    Illinois leaders, advocacy groups call for action as energy prices skyrocket

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    With electricity prices rising for customers across Illinois, lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for action to lower costs.  

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 25, 2025
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    Chicago-area transit agencies planning for 10 percent budget increase as they look to address fiscal cliff

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    The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has asked Chicago-area transit agencies to plan for a 10 percent fare increase in their 2026 budgets. 

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    JUL 24, 2025
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    Quantum company Infleqtion to invest $50 million in Chicago headquarters

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    Quantum company Infleqtion will build their new quantum computer in Chicago, an expected $50 million investment backed by state investments. 

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    JUL 23, 2025
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    Pritzker says his office is still evaluating Chicago first responder pension sweetener bill, criticizes Texas gerrymandering

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    Gov. JB Pritzker said his office is still evaluating a pension sweetener that could cost Chicago millions as civic leaders call for him to veto the measure. 

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    JUL 23, 2025
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    Pritzker signs ‘Squatter Bill’ into law, allowing squatters to be removed immediately

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    Illinois’ new “squatter bill” will go into effect at the beginning of the year, after Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Monday. 

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    JUL 22, 2025
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    Backed by state tax incentives, Adient to invest $8 million in Normal facility

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    The Rivian floor in their Normal manufacturing facility. Adient will use their new facility in Normal to produce seat parts for Rivian vehicles. [Photo by Rivian., CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>]

    Auto seat maker Adient will open a facility in Illinois to produce seats for Rivian, the latest in a line of electric vehicle manufacturers enticed to the state with tax incentives. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 21, 2025
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    Estimated 14,000 Illinoisans could lose health insurance under new Affordable Care Act rule, attorney general says

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    An estimated 14,000 Illinois residents could lose health insurance under the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) rule, Attorney General Kwame Raoul says. 

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    JUL 18, 2025
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    Chicago sports owners, Illinois lawmakers and a lot of Pritzkers: Illinois Congressional candidates share latest campaign donations

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    Illinois’ Congressional candidates raised millions of dollars in the first half of 2025. The latest campaign disclosure filings shine a light on where that money is coming from. 

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    JUL 17, 2025
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    Campaign disclosure forms show Illinois leaders gearing up for a new election cycle

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    State leaders are gearing up for what is likely to be another expensive election cycle, state campaign disclosures show. 

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