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Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Illinoisans say they’ve dealt with confusion and uncertainty heading into the holiday because of the federal back and forth on funding for food stamps.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
As one of five candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois Comptroller, Holly Kim aims to set herself apart with her experience and a desire to work for the whole
thesouthern.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Article Summary Following the ICC’s approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren, the company’s residential customers can expect
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Spurred on by Donald Trump’s fearmongering about “cashless bail” and a “lawless” Illinois, some law enforcement officials and Republican elected officials are recycling tired misconceptions...
qctimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
How do you think Springfield is doing when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ people? According to one organization, the capital city is doing an A+ job.
www.sj-r.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Article Summary After months of complaints at a HUD-assisted property in Springfield, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski sent a letter to
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
ISBE findings show Illinois teacher vacancies continue to drop through grant program
ISBE findings show Illinois teacher vacancies continue to drop through grant program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Board of Education released findings from the second year of a grant program that show continued progress in reducing teacher vacancies statewide…
www.wcia.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
ISBE findings show Illinois teacher vacancies continue to drop through grant program
Progressive Caucus backs Biss
Progressive Caucus backs Biss - Evanston Now
Lawmakers call mayor a "critical partner" in advancing progressive legislation.
evanstonnow.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Progressive Caucus backs Biss
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Article Summary After months of complaints at a HUD-assisted property in Springfield, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski sent a letter to
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
» Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported legislation to make transportation systems across Illinois more accessible and coordinated, a move that will assist riders, improve infrastructure...
ilhousedems.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
» Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A medical debt relief plan backed by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has now erased over $400 million in medical debt in old bills, providing significant financial relief to...
ilhousedems.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
» Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed new legislation that will deliver over $1.5 million in annual funding to strengthen Northern Illinois transit systems and protect essential...
ilhousedems.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
» Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s LibraryEqualization...
ilhousedems.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
Pritzker pleads for federal flood disaster aid after summer storms
Pritzker pleads for federal flood disaster aid after summer storms
The governor is asking the Trump administration to reverse course and provide money to help survivors of flooding across Chicago, Cook County and Illinois
chicago.suntimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Pritzker pleads for federal flood disaster aid after summer storms
‘It is my responsibility’: Chicago educators try to allay students’ immigration enforcement fears
‘It is my responsibility’: Chicago educators try to allay students’ immigration enforcement fears
Months into ICE raids, Chicago teachers and community members are finding ways to help students cope with trauma inflicted on their communities.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
‘It is my responsibility’: Chicago educators try to allay students’ immigration enforcement fears
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
The Trump administration is dramatically cutting the money available to help pay for housing for people in need, including those
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
ICE raids could shift Latino voters
ICE raids could shift Latino voters
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
ICE raids could shift Latino voters
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
The Trump administration is dramatically cutting the money available to help pay for housing for people in need, including those
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi adds to labor backing with Teamsters joint council
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi adds to labor backing with Teamsters joint council
It is the 10th endorsement the five-term congressman from Schaumburg has gained from labor in his campaign.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi adds to labor backing with Teamsters joint council
Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
If the rule takes effect, more than two-thirds of Illinois’ wetlands could lose federal protections.
grist.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what's left.
Chicago Immigration Advocates Launch Fundraising Campaign To Help Free ICE Detainees
Chicago Immigration Advocates Launch Fundraising Campaign To Help Free ICE Detainees
Immigration advocates fear President Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to delay court proceedings that could release more than 400 people with no criminal history from immigration detention...
blockclubchicago.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Chicago Immigration Advocates Launch Fundraising Campaign To Help Free ICE Detainees
SNAP Cuts Paused, But Their Impacts Linger
SNAP Cuts Paused, But Their Impacts Linger
Disruptions to SNAP during the government shutdown hit South Siders the hardest.
southsideweekly.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
SNAP Cuts Paused, But Their Impacts Linger
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Illinois has eliminated nearly $430 million in medical debt for residents during the first year of its statewide relief initiative, according to state officials.
www.mystateline.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $430 million in debt
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage - Chronicle Media
Democrats have targeted the 47th House District in DuPage County since redistricting in 2021. Next fall, they may finally succeed. For the last three election cycles Amy Grant, who in 2018 won the...
chronicleillinois.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Democrats looking to flip 47th House seat in DuPage