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Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agency

By Marni Pyke
Apr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - There’s a lot of moving parts as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority starts to take shape June 1.
A new state bee? Naperville students buzzing about the black and gold bumblebee

By Alicia Fabbre
Apr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - The black and gold bumblebee could soon become Illinois’ official state bee after the state House approved a bill that was inspired by the work of students from Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville.
Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

By HANNAH MEISEL
Apr 26, 2026 4:40 pm - Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” While petitioners pushing for a special prosecutor say Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has “abdicated her responsibility” by not opening any investigations, the state’s attorney maintains she has limited authority to do so. Reddick will deliver her ruling during a May 11 hearing.
‘A need for speed’: Pritzker backs Bears bill with caveats as GOP rival Bailey blasts it

By Marni Pyke
Apr 24, 2026 7:03 pm - The House bill offering incentives for the Chicago Bears and property tax relief for suburbanites, isn’t ready for the Super Bowl, Gov. JB Pritzker says.
Welsh still mum on lawmaker ousted from Democratic caucus

By Matt Trunfio
Apr 24, 2026 9:22 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch late Wednesday balked at discussing the circumstances behind the ouster of state Rep. Harry Benton from the House Democratic ...
Illinois House speaker staying mum on Plainfield lawmaker ousted from Democratic caucus

By Matt Trunfio
Apr 24, 2026 8:41 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch late Wednesday balked at discussing the circumstances behind the ouster of state Rep. Harry Benton from the House Democratic caucus, citing a desire to “protect victims.”
Cue the Senate: What’s next for bill to shuffle Bears to the suburbs?

By Marni Pyke and Steve Zalusky
Apr 23, 2026 6:06 pm - After the state House passed legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois late Wednesday, the ball is now in the Senate’s hands.
Proposed law takes aim at harassing people by phone, computer or gaming platform

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Apr 23, 2026 4:23 pm - State legislators are considering making it illegal to use phones and electronic devices to harass people by intentionally causing emotional distress.
Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats

By Ben Szalinski
Apr 23, 2026 2:31 pm - A “millionaire tax” proposal floated in the Illinois House failed to gain enough traction in Springfield this week, making it increasingly unlikely that voters will be asked to approve the measure in November.
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers

By NIKOEL HYTREK
Apr 23, 2026 11:22 am - Data centers’ impact on water resources is one of the biggest concerns about the facilities, and it was the main topic of the final hearing about data center regulations in a House committee on Wednesday. The hearing revolved around the need for transparency, and lawmakers heard from water resource groups and a data center industry representative about the best way to do it.

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