Illinois State Politics
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What has stalled Bears stadium deal? Report blames taxes and politicsJan 15, 2026 7:06 pm - A new report cites economics and politics as the main obstacles to a Bears stadium deal.
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State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
Jan 15, 2026 2:33 pm - The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light of uncertainty about future state revenues. The proposal calls for a $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding, the minimum amount called for under the 2017 law that overhauled the way Illinois funds public schools.
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Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
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Bailey talks Bears stadium as GOP gubernatorial candidates pile on PritzkerJan 13, 2026 8:23 pm - Giving millions in taxpayer dollars to the football team’s owners is a tough call for political candidates but so is watching the Bears become Hoosiers.
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Illinois files lawsuit against Trump administration, accuses feds of violent ‘occupation’Jan 12, 2026 3:43 pm - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the city of Chicago sued the federal government Monday alleging immigration agents had undermined the state’s sovereignty with violent acts and unlawful arrests.
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Needling Trump as 2028 looms: Inside JB Pritzker’s all-of-the-above media strategy
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Illinois, 4 other states targeted for child care funding freeze win restraining order
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Environmental groups celebrate signing of energy reform
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax reliefJan 08, 2026 7:02 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday suggested the Bears would need to negotiate property tax relief with local governments for their proposed Arlington Heights stadium.
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GOP race for governor tightens up after Severino removed from ballotJan 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Illinois State Board of Elections staff said the nomination petitions were short by 252 signatures of the 5,000 minimum required.