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How JB Pritzker has emerged as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic criticsFeb 13, 2025 10:52 am - Gov. JB Pritzker has emerged as one of the most vocal Democrats speaking out against Trump since the Jan. 20 inauguration.
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Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situationsFeb 10, 2025 7:53 pm - After more than a year of negotiations, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday that is designed to remove guns from domestic violence situations.
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Feb 08, 2025 4:00 am - After-school programs call on Illinois to release $50 million budgeted for them, as lack of funds has caused closures and staff layoffs impacting thousands of children.
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Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to Illinois banksFeb 08, 2025 4:00 am - A federal judge on Thursday declined to issue an injunction to stop an Illinois law that bans certain credit card fees from applying to credit card companies and Illinois banks.
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Downstate attorney offers free help for immigrant familiesFeb 08, 2025 4:00 am - An Illinois attorney offers free guardianships to immigrant parents fearing deportation under President Donald Trump's policies.
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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additivesFeb 07, 2025 6:52 am - An Illinois bill proposes banning four food additives linked to health issues that are already banned in the EU and Australia. This comes as FDA moves to ban two of those substances.
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Illinois, Trump administration in legal battle over immigration policyFeb 06, 2025 7:23 pm - Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of an executive order that sought to end “birthright citizenship” under the U.S. Constitution.
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Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additivesFeb 06, 2025 1:57 pm - For the second legislative session in a row, Sen. Willie Preston, a Chicago Democrat, is pushing to ban several chemicals from Illinois food items.
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Protesters gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachmentFeb 05, 2025 6:06 pm - Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk. The group stood in the...
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Pritzker signs law to prioritize ‘kin first’ approach to placing foster childrenFeb 05, 2025 4:46 pm - Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.