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JUL 30, 2026
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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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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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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JUL 27, 2026
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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JUL 24, 2026
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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JUL 24, 2026
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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JUL 23, 2026
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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JUL 22, 2026
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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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JUL 21, 2026
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Illinois’ Democratic leaders maintained a cash advantage over their Republican counterparts in the second quarter as the state’s Republicans struggle to raise funds, according to state campaign finance records.
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JUL 20, 2026
In their penultimate meeting last week, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors took the next steps to prepare for the board that will soon replace them, including service planning and the creation of a transition committee.
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