Illinois State Politics
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State Republicans choose suburbanite Grogan to lead the partyMay 18, 2026 7:57 pm - For the third time in five years, Illinois Republican Party officials on Monday picked a new leader to navigate the choppy waters of Prairie State politics.
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Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safetyMay 18, 2026 7:15 pm - Backers of a bill aimed at limiting law enforcement’s use of biometric surveillance say they’re not looking to move the measure this legislative session.
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While slamming Chicago mayor for having ‘no plan,’ Pritzker optimistic about Bears stadium deal in Arlington HeightsMay 18, 2026 6:19 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed confidence that legislation for the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights will pass before May 31. He also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in the city.
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Arlington Heights’ neighbors want in on Bears talksMay 17, 2026 8:45 pm - The mayors of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg say they want to be involved in state discussions about infrastructure upgrades needed for a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.
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Proposal to expand federal drug discount could cost Illinois millions, agency head says
May 17, 2026 3:41 pm - A proposal that would expand access to a federal program that discounts the price of prescription drugs could end up costing Illinois employers an additional $89 million a year, including more than $12 million a year for the state of Illinois itself.
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The Iran war is crushing consumers. A ‘gas tax holiday’ wouldn’t fix that in Illinois.May 16, 2026 1:27 pm - The price of gasoline is at its highest level since the summer of 2022, and the root cause is no mystery. Every time gas prices skyrocket, one particular idea bubbles up that sounds good in theory but is bad public policy in practice: a “gas tax holiday.”
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Illinois Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate AI
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State Rep. Mussman hosting trio of town halls in JuneMay 14, 2026 11:46 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Democrat from Schaumburg, will hold three town halls in her district in June to update community members on new legislation and accomplishments in Springfield.
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Déjà blue: Pritzker, top Dems urge party to stage a repeat DNC in ChicagoMay 13, 2026 7:10 pm - Chicago is making its pitch this week to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
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Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty