Illinois State Politics
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DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
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.
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‘Our team is fluent in lewd lingo’: Giannoulias unveils rejected Illinois license plates
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...
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Illinois politicians finally gave business some breaks in 2025Dec 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.
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Illinois education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
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...
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Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents
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.
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Senate hopefuls Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Stratton target Trump, talk affordability at first debateDec 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.
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Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand
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.
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Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plansDec 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.
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Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump order limiting AI regulation
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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‘Transit should be easy’: Pritzker signs reform bill, plugging $1.5 billion into Metra, Pace, CTA systemDec 16, 2025 3:59 pm - Governor OKs overhaul of RTA, promising universal fares with more frequent service on Metra, Pace and CTA. Republicans are skeptical.