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Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers

By Casey Toner and Maggie Dougherty
Sep 06, 2026 4:35 pm - The Illinois Gaming Board approved new rules Thursday that would expand enrollment options for its voluntary self-exclusion program. The program allows problem gamblers to ban themselves from casinos, sportsbooks and other forms of legalized betting.
Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sue Illinois to block medical aid-in-dying law ahead of Sept. 12 start

By Jeremy Gorner
Sep 04, 2026 9:05 am - Chicago’s Catholic archbishop, two orders of Catholic nuns and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to block the state from enforcing a controversial Illinois law set to take effect next week that would let doctors prescribe medication to help terminally ill patients end their lives.
Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds

By Peter Hancock
Sep 02, 2026 4:07 pm - Illinois hospitals stand to lose upwards of $4 billion in revenue over the next several years due to impending changes in Medicaid rules that limit states’ ability to direct higher reimbursement payments to facilities that serve the most vulnerable populations.
NITA is in the driver’s seat for public transit with $8 million assist from consultants

By Marni Pyke
Sep 02, 2026 11:43 am - Officials launched NITA, the oversight agency for Metra, Pace and CTA that replaces the RTA, Tuesday and debuted its website.
On statewide bus tour, Pritzker pledges to stay on ‘Team Fight’

By Ben Szalinski
Aug 31, 2026 4:57 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up a five-day statewide bus tour this weekend delivering his message for the 2026 campaign
New state law takes social media restrictions further than Meta settlement

By Hannah Meisel
Aug 30, 2026 11:50 am - Illinois will receive up to $768 million from a multi-state $17.1 billion settlement with social media giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — the culm...
Pritzker signs law establishing rules for electronic bikes, scooters

By Ben Szalinski
Aug 26, 2026 5:24 pm - New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on Wednesday.
‘Our contingency plans have contingency plans’: Officials preparing for potential changes ahead of Election Day

By Russell Lissau
Aug 26, 2026 1:41 pm - Suburban election officials insist a U.S. Supreme Court decision that preliminarily approves President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail-in voting isn’t affecting their plans for the Nov. 3 midterms.
Bailey implores GOP to improve turnout as campaign’s focus shifts to suburbs

By Ben Szalinski
Aug 26, 2026 12:58 pm - Darren Bailey told supporters on a downstate campaign tour this week that they won’t be seeing him again soon. Instead, he’ll be focusing his energy from now through November in Chicago and its suburbs.
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education

By PETER HANCOCK
Aug 26, 2026 6:14 am - In appearances during the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey offered different visions for how to improve public education in Illinois.

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