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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of IllinoisansJul 09, 2025 8:39 am - The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump last week creates new work requirements that could jeopardize food assistance benefits for 360,000 Illinoisans. Illinois will be required to cover a greater portion of the administrative costs and benefits of SNAP, which could cost several hundred million dollars.
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Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increasesJul 06, 2025 3:47 pm - Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget reduced funding for programs serving homeless people by more than $14 million from the previous year.
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State ends fiscal year with record $54 billionJul 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois closed fiscal year 2025 with record $54B revenue, beating expectations. But uncertainty looms for 2026 as potential federal cuts could require state budget changes.
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National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker saysJul 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker launched his 2026 reelection campaign while deflecting questions about a potential 2028 presidential run.
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‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destinationJun 30, 2025 9:45 am - A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.
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Raoul joins lawsuit challenging termination of federal grantsJun 28, 2025 4:00 am - The Illinois attorney general has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to withhold billions in previously approved federal funds from states.
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Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust stormsJun 28, 2025 4:00 am - Midwest dust storms caused by strong winds picking up loose, dry soil. Lack of funding for Illinois conservation efforts prevents practices like cover crops that reduce loose soil.
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Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversyJun 28, 2025 4:00 am - After the Prisoner Review Board released a man who killed a boy, Illinois passed limited reforms, angering Republicans who wanted broader changes to improve accountability.
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Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled tradesJun 27, 2025 9:44 am - As employers continue searching for skilled tradespeople to combat national worker shortages, entry into fields such as construction remains strikingly low for women and people of color, particularly in higher paying and leadership positions.
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Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in IllinoisJun 21, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois legislation would protect immigrant students by barring schools from denying education based on immigration status and restricting information sharing with authorities.