Local Government
Pritzker Undergoes Routine Out-Patient Urology Procedure
While Pritzker won't be making any public appearances, he will, however, continue to fulfill the other duties of Governor.
May 01, 2026
Bailey Calls for Repeal of the SAFE-T Act
Bailey's more specific changes to the law would create a presumption of detention for repeat violent offenders, while the current law requires prosecutors to prove a person must be detained. He also wants changes to electronic monitoring rules to end free movement requirements.
May 01, 2026
Bill Protecting the Privacy of Those Using Certain Medications Moves Forward
A bill aimed at protecting the privacy of people using medication for gender-affirming care is moving forward at the Statehouse.
May 01, 2026
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After Supreme Court Ruling Illinois Lawmakers Not to Pursue Redistricting Constitutional Amendment
Illinois lawmakers are not planning to pursue a constitutional amendment on redistricting after a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2026
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Springfield City Council Discuss Proposed Capital Area Tourism Authority
Alders had questions over how the tourism authority legislation was being approached by the city's contractual lobbyist, Jessica Basham
Apr 29, 2026
Identity of Man Hit by ISP Cruiser Saturday in Springfield Revealed
Henderson died from multiple blunt force injuries he sustained in the incident.
Apr 27, 2026
Unemployment Ticks Up in All 12 Illinois Metro Areas
The Springfield area's jobless rate for February was 5.4 percent, near the statewide rate of 5.5 percent.
Apr 24, 2026
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State Lawmakers Call for Data Center Transparency on Water Use
Undisclosed water use is one of the most common complaints about data centers, particularly for the large facilities that support artificial intelligence that are proliferating across Illinois.
Apr 24, 2026
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Millionaire Tax Amendment Will Not Appear on November Ballot
The amendment would have implemented a 3 percent tax on income over one million dollars, and the money would go to property tax relief and K-12 education.
Apr 23, 2026
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Illinois House Approves "Megaproject" Bill in Hopes to Keep the Bears in Illinois
The team said in a statement after the vote they "welcome the progress," but will need more changes
Apr 23, 2026










