Illinois State Politics
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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among 124 new laws signed by Pritzker
Aug 04, 2025 2:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last week expand what must be covered by state-regulated insurance plans, require libraries to stock opioid antagonists, and add new training requirements for law enforcement officers, medical professionals and food handlers.
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Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
Aug 04, 2025 8:07 am - A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of Democratic legislators left the state to block a vote, followed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott warning them that he will seek their removal from office if they don’t return.
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Texas Democrats flee to the suburbs to block Trump-backed redistrictingAug 03, 2025 3:58 pm - Democratic Texas state lawmakers fled Austin for the Chicago suburbs Sunday to block a controversial redistricting plan that likely would hand Republicans more seats in Congress.
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3 big headwinds for Illinois businesses this summerAug 02, 2025 12:22 pm - Summer is a season of opportunity for Illinois businesses, but this year familiar challenges are reemerging that threaten to burden suburban businesses with higher costs and greater uncertainty.
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Diversity in crash test dummies can save women’s lives, Duckworth, GOP senators sayAug 01, 2025 6:07 pm - Plus Realtor lobby cracks down on transit funding proposal and yet another congressional race erupts.
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Republican Kate McGrath to run for 29th state Senate seatAug 01, 2025 2:40 pm - Deerfield resident Kate McGrath on Friday announced she’ll seek the Republican nomination for the 29th state Senate District seat in 2026.
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State Rep. Nabeela Syed announces campaign for Illinois SenateJul 31, 2025 12:02 pm - Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will run for the state Senate in 2026.
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.
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State Sen. Mark Walker won’t seek reelection in 2026Jul 29, 2025 5:08 pm - Illinois State Sen. Mark L. Walker announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection next year.
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Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms