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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 25, 2025
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    Pritzker signs reproductive rights expansions into law

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed two measures Friday aimed at protecting abortion medication access and expanding access to the practice on public university campuses.  

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 25, 2025
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    Nine Illinois rural hospitals could close as a result of Medicaid cuts

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    The 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill’s cuts to Medicaid have left rural hospitals in Illinois fearful of their future providing medical care. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    Chicago Transit Authority
    AUG 22, 2025
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    RTA proposes budget numbers that would shift funding to CTA to stave off deficit

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    As Chicago public transportation braces for a steep budget deficit and the possibility of no relief from Springfield, the Regional Transportation Authority is proposing a plan that would shift some funds from Metra and Pace to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 22, 2025
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    Illinois releases new Statewide Violence Prevention Plan focused on addressing root causes of crime

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    The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) released its 2025-29 Statewide Violence Prevention Plan on Wednesday, focused on utilizing a public health response to reduce crime rates.  

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 21, 2025
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    Pritzker says extra state funding for CPS is ‘not going to happen’

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    With Chicago Public Schools (CPS) facing a $734 million shortfall in 2026, the mayor and Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have called on the state to make a $1.6 billion payment they say is owed to the district. Gov. JB Pritzker says “that's just not going to happen.” 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 21, 2025
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    Homeowners’ insurance groups argue against stronger regulations during Illinois Senate Committee hearing

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    Insurance advocates argued against stronger state regulations over homeowners’ insurance rate increases during a meeting of the Senate Insurance Committee Wednesday. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 20, 2025
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    Senate Public Utilities Committee discusses rising energy costs, clean energy hurdles

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    With some residents across Illinois reporting triple digit increases to their electric bills this summer, the Illinois Senate Public Utilities Committee met Monday to hear from stakeholders and advocacy groups on what's driving the increases. 

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  • Robert Chiarito
    AUG 19, 2025
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    Chicago Bears officials, legislators, fighting a spin battle over potential property tax legislation

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    As speculation increases about the Chicago Bears possible move to Arlington Heights, lawmakers and team officials are seemingly battling over semantics for public sentiment.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 19, 2025
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    Illinois sues Trump administration over attempt to block funding for crime victims

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    Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a lawsuit to stop immigration enforcement conditions added to the Reagan-era Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    AUG 18, 2025

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    Lift the Ban Coalition looks to give Illinois voters ability to lift state ban on rent stabilization

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    A coalition of community organizations is pushing for legislation to give voters the option to lift Illinois’ ban on rent control and stabilization. 

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