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    The Trump administration’s lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago and Cook County has been tossed by a federal judge — but the door is open for an appeal. 

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    With electricity prices rising for customers across Illinois, lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for action to lower costs.  

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    A coalition of Chicago alderpeople and advocacy groups unveiled a sweeping "Senior Tenants Bill of Rights" on Wednesday, aiming to address widespread complaints of neglect in housing for residents aged 60 and older. The ordinance (O2025-0018701), spearheaded by Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20), would impose strict new requirements on landlords and revive a standalone Department on Aging, separating it from the Department of Family and Support Services for the first time since 2011.

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    Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek reelection to the post she has held since 2016, she announced Wednesday. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate how the Trump administration’s tariffs will impact Illinois. 

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    As some members of the Illinois Congressional delegation retire and others seek higher office, the state is set for a political shakeup from local offices to federal ones. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills Tuesday to rein in “predatory practices” by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and expand consumer protections for health insurance.  

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    Gov. JB Pritzker with former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell after announcing Mitchell's departure from the administration in 2023. 

    Former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate as he seeks a third term, the campaign announced Tuesday. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term Thursday morning in Chicago, saying he’s running to protect Illinois from the “chaos and craziness” in Washington, D.C.  

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    A rendering of the Harvest Homes II Apartment project in East Garfield Park. [Department of Planning and Development]

    The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday will consider projects including a gas station renovation in Uptown, a photography studio expansion in West Town and a new residential development in East Garfield Park. 

    The plan commission will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 201A at City Hall.