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Illinois Bans Carbon Sequestration Near Mahomet Aquifer to Protect Drinking Water for Residents
Illinois Bans Carbon Sequestration Near Mahomet Aquifer to Protect Drinking Water for Residents - Mahomet Daily
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a ban on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million central Illinois residents....
mahometdaily.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Illinois Bans Carbon Sequestration Near Mahomet Aquifer to Protect Drinking Water for Residents
‘Safe Schools for All’: Illinois to Enact Sweeping Protections for Immigrant Students
‘Safe Schools for All’: Illinois to Enact Sweeping Protections for Immigrant Students - Mahomet Daily
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a measure designed to fortify protections for immigrant students, prohibiting schools from collecting information on citizenship status and restricting...
mahometdaily.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
‘Safe Schools for All’: Illinois to Enact Sweeping Protections for Immigrant Students
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth hosted her annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and to show appreciation for veterans and their families…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
Illinois To Enact “Sonya Massey Law” to Strengthen Police Officer Background Checks
Illinois To Enact “Sonya Massey Law” to Strengthen Police Officer Background Checks - Mahomet Daily
Illinois Senate Bill 1953, or the "Sonya Massey Law," will fundamentally transform how law enforcement agencies across Illinois hire new officers. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation into law...
mahometdaily.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Illinois To Enact “Sonya Massey Law” to Strengthen Police Officer Background Checks
State rep. looking to tackle affordable housing during spring session - WSPYnews.com
State rep. looking to tackle affordable housing during spring session
Newark State Rep. Jed Davis is working on a bill meant to lower the cost of housing in Kendall County.
www.wspynews.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
State rep. looking to tackle affordable housing during spring session - WSPYnews.com
Some objections over Napoleon Harris's candidacy struck down at hearing
thelansingjournal.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Some objections over Napoleon Harris's candidacy struck down at hearing
IL behavioral healthcare parity law sent to Gov. Pritzker | Illinois Politics | wandtv.com
Behavioral healthcare parity law awaiting Pritzker's approval
A bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature could increase access to behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment by improving insurance adequacy.
www.wandtv.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
IL behavioral healthcare parity law sent to Gov. Pritzker | Illinois Politics | wandtv.com
Ridge Knapp campaigns for 13th District seat in one of Illinois' most queer-represented races
Ridge Knapp campaigns for 13th District seat in one of Illinois’ most queer-represented races - Windy City Times
Ridge Knapp is running for state representative in Illinois’ 13th Distirct—one of the most LGBTQ+-represented legislative races in the state. Knapp, who identifies as bisexual, is one of three openly...
windycitytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Ridge Knapp campaigns for 13th District seat in one of Illinois' most queer-represented races
Joyce announces annual holiday card drive for seniors
Joyce announces annual holiday card drive for seniors
State Senator Patrick Joyce is continuing his annual holiday card drive to spread cheer this holiday season for residents at local long-term care facilities.
www.wcsjnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Joyce announces annual holiday card drive for seniors
Planning leader won’t stop push for better mass transit
chronicleillinois.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Planning leader won’t stop push for better mass transit
Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Illinois. Does the Land of Lincoln want them?
Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Illinois. Does the Land of Lincoln want them?
Republican state Rep. Brad Stephens is among several lawmakers who’ve introduced legislation that could bring those vehicles to Illinois, though none of the bills have advanced.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Illinois. Does the Land of Lincoln want them?
Sen. Villivalam Leads Charge for Historic Transit Investment
Sen. Villivalam Leads Charge for Historic Transit Investment
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December 6, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Sen. Villivalam Leads Charge for Historic Transit Investment
Stateline politicians react to sheriffs' call for SAFE-T Act reform - WIFR
Stateline politicians react to sheriffs’ call for SAFE-T Act reform
After several stateline sheriffs call for changes to the SAFE-T Act, politicians agree some things need to be fixed, but that’s where agreements end.
www.wifr.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Stateline politicians react to sheriffs' call for SAFE-T Act reform - WIFR
SAFE-T Act criticism following Blue Line attack over the top
SAFE-T Act criticism following Blue Line attack mostly over the top, misguided
Too many reporters, pundits and others are far too quick to bring up everybody’s favorite bogeyman — the SAFE-T Act — before any facts are known or even acknowledged, as they have in last month's...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
SAFE-T Act criticism following Blue Line attack over the top
Isabel’s afternoon roundup
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Isabel’s afternoon roundup
* It’s Friday, the end of a long week, and before we all unplug for a bit I want to remind you why our LSSI Christmas fundraiser matters so much.
capitolfax.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Isabel’s afternoon roundup
COGFA’s latest pension report
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » COGFA’s latest pension report
* COGFA’s latest pension report gives us the ramp in a nutshell…
capitolfax.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
COGFA’s latest pension report
State Rep. Marty Moylan to resign from Illinois House Dec. 16
State Rep. Marty Moylan to resign from Illinois House Dec. 16
Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines has followed up his decision not to seek an eighth term by submitting his resignation this week to take effect Dec. 16. His resignation letter is date...
www.dailyherald.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
State Rep. Marty Moylan to resign from Illinois House Dec. 16
Illinois House GOP Falls Further Behind Under McCombie and Hammond, With No Path to Gains in 2026
Illinois House GOP Falls Further Behind Under McCombie and Hammond, With No Path to Gains in 2026
Illinois House GOP Falls Further Behind Under McCombie and Hammond, With No Path to Gains in 2026 - Illinois Review
www.illinoisreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Illinois House GOP Falls Further Behind Under McCombie and Hammond, With No Path to Gains in 2026
Caption contest!
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Caption contest!
* After you’ve come up with an appropriately funny comment, please click here and contribute to our annual fundraising drive to buy Christmas presents for foster kids. Thanks!
capitolfax.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Caption contest!
Asked if he’s looking at a guaranteed income program, Pritzker says ‘No’
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Asked if he’s looking at a guaranteed income program, Pritzker says ‘No’
* Let’s start with some background. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Cook County had about 663,000 people living at or below the poverty line at the beginning of 2023. That’s way...
capitolfax.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Asked if he’s looking at a guaranteed income program, Pritzker says ‘No’
State Week: Illinois goes its own way on vaccines
State Week: Illinois goes its own way on vaccines
IDPH will now be able to form guidelines using a combination of the CDC’s guidance, recommendations from the World Health Organization and other medical and scientific disease prevention experts —...
www.nprillinois.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
State Week: Illinois goes its own way on vaccines
Capitol View | December 4, 2025
Capitol View | December 4, 2025
Jeff Williams host this week’s top stories with analysis from John Jackson of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIUC and Dan Petrella from the Chicag...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Capitol View | December 4, 2025
Norine Hammond Makes Nearly Twice the Income of Her Own Constituents, While Skipping Local GOP Events Amid Ethics Concerns
Norine Hammond Makes Nearly Twice the Income of Her Own Constituents, While Skipping Local GOP Events Amid Ethics Concerns
Norine Hammond Makes Nearly Twice the Income of Her Own Constituents, While Skipping Local GOP Events Amid Ethics Concerns - Illinois Review
www.illinoisreview.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Norine Hammond Makes Nearly Twice the Income of Her Own Constituents, While Skipping Local GOP Events Amid Ethics Concerns
Question of the day: 2025 Golden Horseshoe Awards
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Question of the day: 2025 Golden Horseshoe Awards
* The 2025 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best Republican State Senate Staff Member goes to Nicole Besse…
capitolfax.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Question of the day: 2025 Golden Horseshoe Awards
Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access
» Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by requiring private insurers to provide fairer and more...
ilhousedems.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Vella Passes Bill to Expand Mental Health Access