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Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seatsAug 20, 2026 6:43 pm - Illinois Republicans are hoping to buck historic midterm election trends by focusing on affordability and Democratic scandals in the Statehouse as they seek to emerge fro...
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Pritzker signs 31 new laws, including ban on AI teacher evaluationsJul 13, 2026 5:59 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday as he continues evaluating measures passed in the spring legislative session, including bills to ban certain ingredients fro...
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McLaughlin urges public water systems to join settlement for removal of ‘forever chemicals’Jul 13, 2026 5:08 pm - Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills is urging municipalities and public water systems to register before Wednesday’s deadline for a state settlement program for the removal of so-called “forever chemicals” from water sources.
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Downstate lawmaker indicted over allegations of kickbacks, misusing campaign fundsJul 08, 2026 7:07 pm - Downstate state Rep. Carol Ammons, an 11-year veteran of the Illinois House, has been charged with orchestrating a scheme to receive cash kickbacks through illegal payments from her campaign account and local nonprofits for which she helped secure state grants.
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Pritzker signs bills on in-state tuition, coupons, speed devices and moreJun 29, 2026 6:16 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker has signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
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Moeller to host post-legislative session town hall on July 2Jun 26, 2026 6:00 pm - State Rep. Anna Moeller will host a community town hall on Thursday, July 2, at the Gail Borden Library to provide residents with updates from Springfield, including recent legislative action and ongoing priorities for the 43rd District.
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What’s next for Pritzker’s stalled housing plan?Jun 07, 2026 8:45 pm - Gov JB Pritzker’s controversial plan to encourage more multifamily housing construction by forcing communities to ease residential zoning rules stalled in the final days of the legislative session.
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Bears, budget and other bills: Legislators discuss recent session at Mount Prospect chamber eventJun 03, 2026 6:06 pm - A trio of legislators spoke about the recent General Assembly session at a breakfast Wednesday hosted by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce at the Old Orchard Country Club.
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‘Clearly a fumble’: Arlington Heights mayor calls out state lawmakers over lack of Bears dealJun 01, 2026 11:43 am - Hours after state lawmakers failed to act on legislation to bring a new Chicago Bears stadium to Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Monday village officials are “truly disappointed” and will continue to seek opportunities to redevelop the former Arlington Park site.
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Session ends with $56 billion state budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sportsJun 01, 2026 9:56 am - Illinois lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February.
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