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Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warningsMar 28, 2026 9:50 am - With the ascension of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and allies in the Make America Healthy Again movement, raw milk advocates have che...
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University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I oppositionMar 26, 2026 6:19 pm - A bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds its public universities advanced out of a House committee Thursday and could face a vote by the full House soon, despite...
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Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdleMar 25, 2026 6:58 pm - Legislation to establish a prescription drug affordability board has passed its first legislative hurdle despite a range of concerns from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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Pritzker: Bears stadium deal should happen ‘sooner rather than later’Mar 24, 2026 6:24 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that a deal to get a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights “needs to happen sooner rather than later,” but now it’s in the hands of the legislature.
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Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registrationMar 19, 2026 1:23 pm - A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require Illinois high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students. ...
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Voters settle primary contests for state House, Senate seatsMar 18, 2026 2:55 pm - Republicans and Democrats have chosen their nominees for a state Senate seat and two state House seats that represent parts of Kane, DuPage and McHenry counties.
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GOP candidate endorsed by retiring state Sen. Don DeWitte projected to lose in 33rd DistrictMar 18, 2026 8:21 am - A candidate who was endorsed by outgoing Republican state Sen. Don DeWitte in the 33rd District primary is projected to lose the GOP primary.
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Peterson heads toward rematch with McLaughlin in NovemberMar 17, 2026 8:42 pm - Maria Peterson is headed for a rematch with her previous opponent in the race for the 52nd state representative district.
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Naperville Central student’s idea becomes Illinois bill addressing gender discrepancies in CPR trainingMar 14, 2026 5:18 pm - A Naperville Central High School senior, alongside state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, is leading a bill to normalize CPR protocol on women by requiring secondary schools to use female manikins or chest covers during CPR training.
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Tired of loud ads while streaming? So are some state lawmakersMar 12, 2026 6:43 pm - A bill that would prevent streaming services from running commercials at a higher volume than the shows and movies people are watching passed through the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Thursday.
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