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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 03, 2026

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    Benton report details pattern of sexual harassment in violation of state law

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    A report released Friday details a “pattern and practice of inappropriate sexual conduct” that former Rep. Harry Benton is accused of committing beginning in 2023 — conduct the speaker’s office was alerted to shortly after it began. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 31, 2026
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    New state program providing $400 dollars to people who lost SNAP benefits to begin Aug. 1

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    A new state program to provide one-time payments to families who lose their federal food benefits will launch Aug. 1, the governor’s office announced Thursday. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 30, 2026
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    Digital asset group sues Illinois over tax on assets such as cryptocurrency

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    A digital asset advocacy group has sued Illinois to overturn a cryptocurrency tax included in the fiscal year 2027 revenue omnibus. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 29, 2026
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    Pritzker signs Illinois school cellphone ban into law

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    Cellphones will soon be banned in classrooms across Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill requiring school districts to adopt policies to limit phone use in schools. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 28, 2026
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    Pritzker signs pet custody dispute, boat insurance bills into law

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed 77 bills into law last week, including measures dictating custody disputes for pets and requiring one-hour notice for home service arrival. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 27, 2026
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    Transit agencies prepare for 2027 budget season with new oversight board, increased revenue

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    The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) board will oversee a different budget process for Chicago-area service boards, with the budget process set to begin shortly after they take office Sept. 1. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 24, 2026
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    Legislative Ethics Commission votes to release Benton inspector general report

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    A legislative inspector general (LIG) report on alleged sexual harassment claims against former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) is expected to be released by the end of the month after the bipartisan Legislative Ethics Commission voted unanimously to publish it. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 24, 2026
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    Illinois sues Trump administration over threat to withhold FEMA funds if states don’t comply with election, immigration policies

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    Illinois led a coalition of states Thursday in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly illegal conditions for billions of dollars in emergency and security funds. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 23, 2026
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    Pritzker, Women’s Caucus call for action from House speaker following Benton scandal

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    Gov. JB Pritzker publicly called for transparency from Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch amid fallout from alleged misconduct from two members of the House Democratic caucus. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    JUL 22, 2026

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    State election board votes to remove Sigcho-Lopez, Macías from general election ballot

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    During a contentious meeting Tuesday, the Illinois State Board of Elections voted to remove two independent candidates running for an open congressional seat currently held by outgoing Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) 

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