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    OCT 06, 2025
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    RTA revises 2026 budget shortfall projection from $700 million to $200 million

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    The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has revised its 2026 budget shortfall projection for Chicago-area transit from $771 million to $202 million. 

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    OCT 03, 2025
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    Thermal energy network loan program added to Illinois energy omnibus bill

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    The latest version of an energy omnibus bill being negotiated in the Illinois General Assembly includes a thermal energy network program. 

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    OCT 02, 2025
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    Illinois students continue to fall behind on proficiency standards, higher education affordability barriers remain, report finds

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    Evidence-based funding has improved per-pupil spending, but Illinois students continue to fall behind the national average on proficiency, a new report found. Illinois’ public universities and community colleges are also seeing a decrease in enrollment and face growing budget gaps.  

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    OCT 01, 2025
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    Illinois, 11 other states win temporary injunction in lawsuit against DHS funding cut

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    A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday blocking a federal order reallocating funding from Illinois and 11 other states. 

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    SEP 30, 2025

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    Illinois officials say DHS has requested 100 National Guard troops deployed in Chicago days after Oregon National Guard federalized

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    Gov. JB Pritzker says the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a memo to the Department of Defense (DOD) requesting the deployment of 100 Illinois National Guard troops in Chicago. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    SEP 30, 2025
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    Raoul joins panel discussion on state consumer, worker protection efforts in light of federal pull back

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    Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined state attorneys general on Monday to discuss actions taken by states to fill gaps in consumer and worker protections. 

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    SEP 29, 2025
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    Darren Bailey launches second campaign for governor, looks to appeal to Cook County, suburban Republicans

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    Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey officially launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican nomination, running on a platform that embraces Cook County Republicans. 

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    SEP 26, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers say veto session vote on transit funding is still goal despite extended deadline

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    Illinois lawmakers say extra funding for transit through a sales tax change may have extended the deadline to pass transit reform and funding, but the plan is still to pass legislation during the October veto session. 

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    SEP 25, 2025
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    Illinois lawmakers discuss implementing compulsory voting, consolidating elections to increase voter turnout

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    With Illinois voter turnout decreasing in the 2024 general election, lawmakers are looking at options to encourage more eligible voters to show up on election day. 

    The House Ethics and Elections Committee met Wednesday to hear subject matter on two of those options: compulsory voting and consolidated elections. 

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    SEP 24, 2025
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    Pritzker instructs state agencies to find up to 4 percent in spending cuts

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    Amid federal funding cuts and economic concerns, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday instructing state agencies to reserve up to 4 percent of the Fiscal Year 2026 General Funds. 

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