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With New Democratic Congress Incoming, Pritzker Calls for Federal AI Regulations

CHICAGO — In his suggested 200-point national agenda for the new incoming Democratic Congress, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for a comprehensive federal digital protection framework that addresses privacy, Artificial Intelligence safety and data centers. Pritzker’s plan includes three action points: Strengthening digital privacy through durable federal privacy laws,...

Illinois · 22h

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Illinois reports $311.1 million in alcohol sales tax revenue for 2024

Illinois collected $311.1 million from alcoholic beverage sales taxes in 2024, accounting for 0.5% of the state’s total tax revenue of $66.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories...

Illinois · 2d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: State EPA joins push to retire diesel engines, equipment

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking diesel-powered fleet operators to obtain federal taxpayer funding for the upgrade or retirement of legacy diesel engines, vehicles and equipment. The state’s call follows the U.S. EPA announcing the availability of $180 million, including up to $12 million for individual awards, under the 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. State gaming board urges consumers to avoid illegal sites The Illinois Gaming Board has joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators in unveiling an awareness campaign and website tool to help consumers identify and avoid illegal and unregulated online gambling sites. Through www.checkbeforeyouplay.org , consumers can verify whether an online gambling site is licensed in their jurisdiction before placing a wager, helping them avoid unregulated and illegal operators. Endeavor nurses file for union election Nurses at four Endeavor Health hospitals have filed for an election to join the Teamsters. Union officials said about 2,500 nurses from Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Highland Park Hospital and Skokie Hospital signed cards saying they want to be represented by Teamsters Local 743.

Illinois · 2h

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Democrats flipped a metro-east state legislature seat and could win another

Democrats flipped one metro-east state legislature seat and could get another. Marsie Geldert-Murphey defeated state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-Glen Carbon, for the 56th District in the north metro-east by 5 percentage points on Tuesday. She's one of at least four Democrats to flip Republican-held state Senate seats in Illinois. Like...

Illinois · 1d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) -Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to submit...

Rockford, IL · 16h

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Illinois EPA Launches Clean Trucks Program

The State is seeking firms for the Northern and Southern Region Clean Fleet and Freight Concierge Service with contracts worth an estimated $3 million and posted $935,000 in grants for fleet operators. By Tribune Staff • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) today announced the launch of its Clean Trucks...

Illinois · 1d

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Voice of Democracy award winners

VFW “Voice of Democracy” award winners have been announced. The year’s essay topic is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country.”. First Place Post 2876 District 17 and 11th in the State of Illinois goes to Gavin Storm, 11th Grade, Arcola. Second Place...

Villa Grove, IL · 1d

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Illinois Musicians Can Now Press Vinyl Locally, Cutting Wait Times And Expenses

Chicago's first vinyl pressing plant in three decades just opened in Hermosa, bringing record production back to a city that lost the capability years ago.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Del Mar: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Election Day “was not the finish line. It’s the starting line,” said Aaron Del Mar (pictured, left, with gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey), the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. He says the “national headwinds” brought down the GOP last week, and now –...

Illinois · 6h

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Escape Into A Real-Life Bookworm’s Paradise Where Illinois Books Cost Less Than $20

There’s a teal-green building in Forsyth, Illinois, that has absolutely no business being as exciting as it is, and yet, here we are. The Old Book Barn is the kind of place that makes you question every life decision that led you to spend full price on books at a chain store, because for under twenty dollars, you can stuff an entire bag with used books and walk out feeling like you’ve cracked some kind of secret code.

Forsyth, IL · 2d

Capitol News Illinois

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BJC HealthCare, Aetna agree to extend access for southern Illinois retirees

A one-year deal allows thousands of Illinois retirees to maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers.

Illinois · 19h

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Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of freeing innocent people

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield Saturday hosted a gala celebrating 25 years of fighting to free innocent people. According to project director Stephanie Kamel, the project has helped free and exonerate 34 different people, including 22 in the past six years.

Springfield, IL · 1d

The Center Square

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Illinois news in brief: Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel; Pritzker pauses public events; Chicago report touts taxpayer-funded youth impact

Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel The Coalition Against Antisemitism at Northwestern University says the school has launched a formal investigation after a discrimination complaint against Spoon University's Northwestern chapter. Spoon canceled its Cultural Food Fest last week due to backlash from three groups over the inclusion of Wildcats for Israel, a student-led organization dedicated to educating the Northwestern community about Israel. The coalition noted that Northwestern's November 28, 2025 federal resolution agreement followed the federal government's freeze of more than $1 billion in university research funding amid investigations into antisemitism and other compliance concerns. “It is chilling that in 2026, at my own alma mater, we are witnessing Jewish and Israeli students being singled out and excluded from a celebration of cultural diversity,” said Northwestern alumna Wendy Sachs in a statement. Pritzker pauses public events Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused public events due to an outpatient urology procedure scheduled on Monday. Matt Hill, the governor’s deputy chief of staff for communications, said this is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026. Later that month, the governor said he went to a Springfield hospital after he felt something that

Illinois · 1d

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Most Illinois Families Don’t Know Garfield Park Conservatory Stays Warm, Green And Free All Winter

A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Lepale / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Illinois give you a legally enforceable way to make sure your dog, cat, or other companion is cared for if you die or can no longer look after them yourself. Many owners assume a line in a will is enough, but Illinois treats pets as property, which means the law does … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Illinois: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Alaska? Your Housing Rights Explained • Petting Zoo Laws in Delaware: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Illinois · 1d

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Illinois educators, school leaders ask lawmakers for funding boost

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois teachers and school leaders say state lawmakers should look into better ways to fund public schools after nearly a decade since the evidence-based funding model took effect. Schools across the state are well below the adequate funding level promised in 2017. Advocates said they...

Illinois · 1d

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Pritzker urges congressional Democrats to pursue ‘Day One’ agenda

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is urging congressional Democrats to pursue more than 200 policy proposals aimed at benefiting families in Illinois and across the country. Pritzker announced his “Fighting for Illinois: The Day One Agenda” Wednesday alongside U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator-elect Juliana Stratton. The proposal includes...

Illinois · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Louisiana · 1d

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Illinois E-Bikes Faster Than 28 MPH Will Need a License, Title and Insurance Starting Jan. 1

Illinois e-bikes and e-motos that can top 28 mph will need a license, title, registration and insurance from Jan. 1, 2027 under SB 3484.

Illinois · 2d

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Illinois GOP faces calls for overhaul after major midterm losses

CHICAGO - CHICAGO - Republicans in Illinois are feeling the effects of major losses in the midterm elections. Their most recent lieutenant governor candidate, Aaron Del Mar, is unveiling his plan to rebuild the party. Del Mar calls for GOP overhaul. What we know:. On Monday, Del Mar called for...

Illinois · 16h