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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 14, 2026
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 09, 2026
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    Republican gubernatorial primary narrowed to four after Severino removed by state election board

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    The Republican primary for governor was narrowed to four candidates after businessman Joseph Severino was removed from the ballot by the Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 08, 2026
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    Illinois election board removes 11 candidates from primary ballot

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    The Illinois State Board of Elections removed 11 candidates from the ballot Wednesday, removing primary challengers for two congresspeople and six members of the General Assembly. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JAN 07, 2026
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    Illinois budget expected to be balanced as revenues grow by $1.2B in first half of fiscal year

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    Gov. JB Pritzker gives his 2025 budget proposal Feb. 19, 2025. [BlueRoomStream]

    Revenues in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2026 are up by $1.2 billion from the previous fiscal year as improved Personal Income and Sales Taxes help offset other underperforming revenue streams. 

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