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Pace's rideshare program gets a lifeline after transit funding boost

By Marni Pyke
Nov 06, 2025 6:58 pm - RTA planners detail how much money Metra, Pace and the CTA will receive in 2026 once transit bailout legislation takes effect.
‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years

By Maggie Dougherty
Nov 06, 2025 2:26 pm - Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act during last week’s veto session. The bill woul...
‘Nothing underhanded’: Moylan defends move to end reelection bid, set up staffer as replacement

By Eric Peterson
Nov 05, 2025 12:20 pm - Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines said a recent series of significant health battles is behind his decision to end his campaign for an eighth term in Springfield in favor of his chief of staff, Justin Cochran.
Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses

By BEN SZALINSKI
Nov 05, 2025 10:28 am - Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to “decouple” some state taxes on businesses from the federal government. The changes allow Illinois to collect more taxes from corporations after the federal domestic policy bill passed this summer reduced taxes for many businesses.
22 — yes, 22 — candidates running for Durbin’s Senate seat; 7 seek GOP governor nomination

By Marni Pyke
Nov 04, 2025 6:28 pm - A farmer, a sheriff and an electrician are among the candidates as the filing period for the March 17 primary ends.
Pritzker discusses veto session toll hike, right-to-die legislation

By Marni Pyke
Nov 03, 2025 6:23 pm - During a stop in the suburbs Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker discussed a proposed toll hike, right-to-die legislation and dropping an “F-bomb” in regards to President Donald Trump.
What does the last-minute fix for transit budget gap mean and why the 45-cent toll hike?

By Marni Pyke
Nov 02, 2025 8:45 pm - “Great news for riders?” Or, a “tax increase primarily hitting suburbanites?” What to know about the recently approved transit plan and its 45-cent toll hike.
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign

By Andrew Adams
Nov 01, 2025 9:00 am - A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor’s endorsement.
Latest Chicago transit funding plan appears to avoid statewide tax increases

By Ben Szalinski
Oct 30, 2025 9:53 pm - A new funding plan for public transportation surfaced Thursday evening without new taxes on entertainment or package deliveries that were part of previous plans.
Noem suggests Chicago immigration blitz includes 5 other states, claims no U.S. citizens detained

By Tom Schuba, Michael Puente | WBEZ, Sophie Sherry and Frank Main
Oct 30, 2025 7:37 pm - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to northwest Indiana Thursday and indicated the immigration enforcement campaign that’s rocked the Chicago area actually extends to five other states, none of which have so-called sanctuary protections and two of which are led by Republicans.

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