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We are entering 2026 with the worst economy in years

By Frank Manzo IV
Dec 27, 2025 11:59 am - If you are feeling down about the direction of the economy as the year comes to a close, you are not alone. There is also plenty of evidence to back up the sentiment.
DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO
Dec 23, 2025 2:41 pm - The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
‘Our team is fluent in lewd lingo’: Giannoulias unveils rejected Illinois license plates

By Violet Miller
Dec 23, 2025 1:09 pm - No Illinois drivers will be “BRICKED” on the roads next year. Nor will they bear state registration plates with “TYPESHT,” “IBPOOPN” or “ICUP,” despite praise from Secret...
Illinois politicians finally gave business some breaks in 2025

By Matt Paprocki
Dec 20, 2025 12:03 pm - State lawmakers and local leaders avoided taxes and cut regulations in 2025 to improve the state’s business climate, reduce costs and signal that job creators matter.
Illinois education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

By Peter Hancock
Dec 19, 2025 2:12 pm - Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 schoo...
Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents

By Maggie Dougherty
Dec 18, 2025 6:19 pm - A newly formed state commission heard sobering testimony Thursday about federal agents’ use of force, just days after Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino was spotted back in the Chicago region.
Senate hopefuls Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Stratton target Trump, talk affordability at first debate

By Marni Pyke
Dec 17, 2025 9:38 pm - About 1,000 people tuned into early virtual forum among Democratic candidates vying for outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand

By Brett Chase
Dec 17, 2025 11:15 am - Illinois is running out of power. That’s the word from state analysts trying to figure out whether there are enough sources of electricity to keep the lights on in the coming years.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans

By Peter Hancock
Dec 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Illinois residents who buy health insurance on the state-run marketplace now have a little more time to sign up for coverage for the upcoming year.
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump order limiting AI regulation

By Maggie Dougherty
Dec 16, 2025 5:50 pm - Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws.

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