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    SEP 22, 2025
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    Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on case asking for Certificate of Innocence to be awarded posthumously

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    The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a case questioning whether certificates of innocence (COI) can be awarded posthumously. 

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    SEP 19, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers discuss energy omnibus to increase battery storage, lift nuclear moratorium

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    Heading into the fall veto session, Illinois lawmakers are discussing an energy bill that would advance battery storage projects and lift a state ban on nuclear power plant constructions. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 19, 2025
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    Illinois Republicans propose changes to Pretrial Fairness Act

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    Illinois Republicans are proposing changes to the state law that eliminated cash bail they say will improve safety and ensure defendants return to court. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 18, 2025
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    Electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding released to Illinois after legal challenge

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    The Rivian floor in their Normal manufacturing facility. [Photo courtesy of Rivian]

    After the Trump administration unsuccessfully attempted to block the release of funding, $18.4 million in grants are being awarded to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Illinois. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 17, 2025
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    JCAR objects to emergency rule allowing Illinois prisons to provide digital copies of mail

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    The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) objected to an emergency rule Tuesday from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) intended to stop illicit substances from being smuggled in on inmate’s mail. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 16, 2025

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    State argues jail time for pretrial release violations not eligible for good conduct reductions  

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    During the first week of the Illinois Supreme Court September session, the state argued that defendants given jail time for breaking the conditions of their pretrial release are not eligible for good conduct credit. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 15, 2025
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    Pritzker signs executive order to preserve vaccine access in Illinois

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    Amidst changing federal policy surrounding vaccines, Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Friday that aims to preserve vaccine access in the state. 

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    Chicago Transit Authority
    SEP 12, 2025
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    RTA anticipates cuts for CTA and Metra could begin in late 2026, Pace cuts anticipated in 2027

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    The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is anticipating service cuts for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) could begin in late 2026, while Pace cuts are expected to start in 2027, if additional funding is not approved by the General Assembly. 

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    SEP 11, 2025

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    Pritzker says Bears must pay Soldier Field debt before legislature considers property tax break

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    Gov. JB Pritzker says the Chicago Bears will need to pay the outstanding debt on Soldier Field before state lawmakers consider property tax breaks. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 10, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers contemplating new delivery fee proposal, fare increase to close transit funding gap

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    With a little more than a month to go until the General Assembly’s fall veto session begins, lawmakers are continuing negotiations to pass a transit reform package that will prevent Chicago-area transit from going over a fiscal cliff.  

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