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Daily Herald opinion: Celebrating the ‘democratic project’: Illinois kicks off impressive plan for America’s 250th birthday - Daily Herald
Daily Herald opinion: Celebrating the ‘democratic project’: Illinois kicks off impressive plan for America’s 250th birthday
Your focus right now is probably on the approaching holiday season, but plans are underway to celebrate a major milestone next summer on the most American of holidays — the nation’s 250th birthday...
www.dailyherald.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Daily Herald opinion: Celebrating the ‘democratic project’: Illinois kicks off impressive plan for America’s 250th birthday - Daily Herald
Illinois sets own vaccine rules; federal cuts could cost state billions | Capitol News Recap
Illinois sets own vaccine rules; federal cuts could cost state billions | Capitol News Recap
A new state law allows Illinois public health officials to set state-specific vaccine guidelines that can differ from those issued by the Centers for Disease...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Illinois sets own vaccine rules; federal cuts could cost state billions | Capitol News Recap
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 12:30 AM
SAFE-T Act criticism following Blue Line attack over the top
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 8:50 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 8:45 PM
State Rep. Marty Moylan to resign from Illinois House Dec. 16
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 6:20 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...
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Capitol View | December 4, 2025
Waguespack sees budget compromise
Waguespack sees budget compromise
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Waguespack sees budget compromise
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
Article Summary Students in Illinois, like their peers nationwide, tend to score lower in math than they do in reading
capitolnewsillinois.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
Article Summary A Department of Justice attorney told a federal judge Thursday that the Trump administration’s Chicago-area “Operation Midway Blitz”
capitolnewsillinois.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
ComEd customers can expect another break on their bills next year
ComEd customers can expect another break on their bills next year
A provision in the state law that kept nuclear plants running has sent $2.4 billion back to customers.
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
ComEd customers can expect another break on their bills next year
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
Article Summary ComEd announces details of new Low-Income Discount program to address high energy costs for low-income residents. Customers with
capitolnewsillinois.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
Thousands leaving Illinois prisons face high risk of housing instability, new study finds
Thousands leaving Illinois prisons face high risk of housing instability, new study finds
A first-of-its-kind statewide survey shows many reentering society may face difficulty finding housing. Advocates say the data underscores the need for major investment in reentry housing and services.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Thousands leaving Illinois prisons face high risk of housing instability, new study finds
State puts feds, car rental firms on notice for alleged license-plate tampering during immigration crackdown
License-plate tampering a no-no, Illinois warns fed immigration agents, car rental agencies
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says his office fielded hundreds of complaints about federal immigration enforcement agents changing plates to disguise their vehicles. The tactic is illegal, he says.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
State puts feds, car rental firms on notice for alleged license-plate tampering during immigration crackdown
Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?
Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?
The overwhelming majority of proposals involve framing maternal mortality as a public health issue and therefore wielding governmental resources in response.
www.shawlocal.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Eye On Illinois: To what extent can government reduce otherwise preventable maternity deaths?
Illinois will ban the sale of fluorescent bulbs in phase-out, starting Jan. 1
Illinois will ban the sale of fluorescent bulbs in phase-out, starting Jan. 1
Starting next year, Illinois will begin phasing out fluorescent light bulbs as a move toward reducing mercury pollution and reducing energy costs for households and businesses.
www.mystateline.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Illinois will ban the sale of fluorescent bulbs in phase-out, starting Jan. 1
Greg Hinz: Who — and what — do voters want in the Legislature? Here's a race to watch.
Greg Hinz: Who — and what — do voters want in the Legislature? Here's a race to watch.
In these days when most of the normal rules of politics seem obsolete, voters seem open to candidates who are new and fresh. But are there limits to that trend?
www.chicagobusiness.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Greg Hinz: Who — and what — do voters want in the Legislature? Here's a race to watch.
Tennessee swing jolts Illinois GOP
Tennessee swing jolts Illinois GOP
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Tennessee swing jolts Illinois GOP
I survived prostate cancer. Without ACA tax credits, other Americans may not be as lucky
I survived prostate cancer. Without ACA tax credits, other Americans may not be as lucky
If Congress allows the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits to expire at year-end, the consequences will be deadly.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I survived prostate cancer. Without ACA tax credits, other Americans may not be as lucky
Pesticide drift is catching schools off guard. Lawmakers want to require notice before spraying.
Pesticide drift is catching schools off guard. Lawmakers want to require notice before spraying. - Investigate Midwest
Pesticide applicators are not required to notify schools before spraying, but some state lawmakers want to change that. House Bill 1596 would require certified pesticide applicators to provide written...
investigatemidwest.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Pesticide drift is catching schools off guard. Lawmakers want to require notice before spraying.
Obama center to open in June
Obama center to open in June
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Obama center to open in June
Illinois secretary of state bolsters REAL ID services to help residents avoid new TSA fee
Illinois secretary of state bolsters REAL ID services to help residents avoid new TSA fee
State officials are partnering with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon’s office to streamline processes to obtain birth certificates, marriage licenses and the other additional personal documents needed...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Illinois secretary of state bolsters REAL ID services to help residents avoid new TSA fee
Gov. JB Pritzker announces plans for America's 250th anniversary
Gov. JB Pritzker announces plans for America's 250th anniversary
Anniversary plans include statewide public art installations, music festivals, and events that celebrate the diversity of Illinoisans, highlighting Native American culture, Black history, and the state’s...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker announces plans for America's 250th anniversary
Guest View — Illinois must put consumers first again — before the lights go out
fwrnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Guest View — Illinois must put consumers first again — before the lights go out
Gov. Pritzker prioritizes jobs over Universal Basic Income in Illinois' future economic plan
Gov. Pritzker prioritizes jobs over Universal Basic Income in Illinois’ future economic plan
As artificial intelligence accelerates automation across industries, policymakers are grappling with the economic consequences.
www.mystateline.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Gov. Pritzker prioritizes jobs over Universal Basic Income in Illinois' future economic plan