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Illinois State News and Info Tracker

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Illinois State News Tracker"Illinois State News Tracker" provides the latest updates on politics, economy, education, sports, and local events in Illinois. Stay informed with news from the Prairie State.

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4:08

Illinois Faces Federal Showdown: Immigration,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/30

Illinois remains in the national spotlight as major policy changes, high-stakes law enforcement decisions, and large community investments unfold across the state. This week, a Rhode Island federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot withhold disaster funding from Illinois over disagreements about state immigration policies, preserving millions in emergency aid for local communities. In a related development, there are reports of federal Border Patrol agents conducting high-visibility

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4:15

Illinois Braces for Economic Challenges: Pritzker's...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/28

Illinois listeners are starting the week with several major stories shaping the state’s landscape. Topping headlines, Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-05, ordering state agencies to identify up to 4 percent in spending reserves for Fiscal Year 2026, a defensive move aimed at bracing Illinois’ budget against what he calls disastrous federal economic policies and tariffs enacted during the Trump administration. Pritzker argues these have undermined job growth and increased costs

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3:42

Illinois Scores Big: $55.2B Budget Passes, Business...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/25

Illinois is seeing a flurry of notable events as September closes, beginning with the approval of a $55.2 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 just before the constitutional deadline. State lawmakers managed to boost spending by $2.1 billion over the previous year, enacting tax hikes on tobacco, gambling, and large out-of-state corporations to fill a projected revenue shortfall, according to the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Despite a tight fiscal environment, funding was secured for key

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3:58

Illinois Tackles School Safety, Economic Growth, and...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/23

Illinois listeners are following a busy week, with top headlines drawing national attention. The state is reeling after a tragic shooting in Berwyn, where a domestic-related incident outside a middle school led to three deaths, including an assistant principal, prompting classes to be canceled and renewed calls for school safety, as detailed in the Chicago Tribune. In Lockport Township, a new policy restricting phone use in classrooms has been implemented to boost academic focus, while in Rock

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5:30

Illinois at a Crossroads: New Laws, Economic Shifts,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/21

Illinois listeners have witnessed an eventful start to fall, as the state continues to navigate political changes, economic currents, and vibrant community life. In the week’s top headlines, Chicago showcased lively parades for Mexican Independence Day, drawing attention amid ongoing debates around immigration crackdowns, as covered by NBC News. Meanwhile, former Governor Jim Edgar’s passing marked an end of an era, with Illinois officials and residents paying tribute at memorial services in

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3:53

Illinois Faces Heightened ICE Enforcement and...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/18

Illinois is making national headlines as federal immigration authorities ramp up enforcement across the Chicago area, deploying additional agents as part of operations dubbed Midway Blitz and At Large. Governor JB Pritzker has expressed concern over the lack of communication from federal officials, warning that local law enforcement are left unaware and sometimes in danger due to skirmishes involving masked, unidentified agents. Tensions escalated when an ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin

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4:00

Illinois Governor Calls for Political Peace Amid...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/16

In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker has made national headlines by urging political leaders, especially former President Trump, to tone down heated rhetoric after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Pritzker said leaders must do more to condemn political violence, describing a rising tide of aggression against both Republicans and Democrats. His comments ignited strong backlash from state Republicans, with Representative Adam Niemerg even introducing articles of impeachment

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4:57

Illinois Transforms with 300 New Laws, Economic Boom,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/14

Illinois faces a dynamic week marked by new legislative action, major developments in business and infrastructure, and crucial issues in education and public safety. Across the state, more than 300 new laws are set to take effect in 2025, reshaping how residents work, receive healthcare, and move through public spaces. Among these, protections for whistleblowers have been strengthened, mental health coverage expanded for first responders, and new rules now guard employees against discrimination

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4:45

Illinois Braces for Heightened Tensions: Federal...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/11

Illinois is experiencing a busy late summer as debates over public safety and immigration, legislative reforms, and economic development continue to shape daily life. Tensions are high in Chicago as state and local leaders resist increased federal immigration enforcement, following threats from President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops into the city. Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have strongly opposed what they call an authoritarian move, as city officials brace for a

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3:32

Illinois Braces for Federal Immigration Tensions, New...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/09

Illinois listeners are watching intense developments as the state responds to expanded federal immigration enforcement in Chicago. According to ABC News, local officials and activists have mobilized as President Donald Trump signals more aggressive federal action, possibly including National Guard deployment. Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have fiercely criticized these federal moves, asserting that Illinois will not be intimidated by presidential threats. The anticipated

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3:39

Illinois Stands Firm Against Federal Intervention:...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/07

Illinois continues to make headlines with several major developments this week, including Governor Pritzker’s public opposition to announced plans from the Trump administration to deploy federal agents and possibly National Guard troops to Chicago. At a press conference, Pritzker, joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders, denounced the move as political theater with potential risks for public safety and the local economy. Business leaders have echoed concerns, citing past drops in foot

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3:41

Illinois Advances with Major Policy Shifts, Economic...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/04

Illinois experienced a wave of major developments this week, with government, economic, and community headlines shaping life across the state. Governor JB Pritzker, along with city and county leaders, held a press conference warning of imminent deployments of federal agents and potential National Guard presence in Chicago as part of Trump administration efforts focused on immigration enforcement and crime. Pritzker and other state leaders described this as a political move, reaffirming their intent

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3:43

Chicago Violence Surges: Labor Day Weekend Shootings...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/09/02

Illinois is grappling with a surge of violent crime, especially in Chicago, where at least 54 people were shot during the recent Labor Day weekend. Seven of those shootings were fatal, highlighting the city’s ongoing public safety challenges. The violence triggered renewed threats from former President Donald Trump to deploy federal agents and National Guard troops, moves fiercely opposed by Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Johnson responded by signing the Protecting Chicago

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4:36

Illinois Advances Education, Business, and Energy...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/31

Illinois has seen a flurry of important developments this week, with several major headlines shaping the state’s present and future. One of the top stories is the passing of new legislation that protects all public schools from Immigration and Customs Enforcement by restricting law enforcement access to school campuses. In education policy, Illinois has also adopted a law that bans police from ticketing or fining students in schools and expanded a grant program to support agriculture education

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3:46

Illinois Faces Federal Tensions, Economic Growth, and...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/28

Illinois has been at the center of national headlines this week, as escalating tensions between state and federal officials drew focus. President Donald Trump threatened to send federal troops to Chicago in response to crime and immigration concerns, a move Governor JB Pritzker vocally opposed, declaring there is no state of emergency and emphasizing his administration's ability to manage local safety issues without military intervention, as reported by NBC News and further covered by CBC News

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3:48

Illinois Braces for Federal Showdown and Economic...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/26

Illinois is making headlines this week as political tensions flare and economic momentum gathers across the state. The top story centers on a heated standoff between President Trump and state leaders after the White House threatened to deploy armed military personnel to Chicago to curb violence. Governor JB Pritzker quickly condemned the move, calling it illegal, unconstitutional, and un-American, and vowed to use every legal means to stop what he described as federal overreach. Local officials,

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3:18

Illinois Leads with Reproductive Rights, Economic...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/24

Illinois listeners are watching several notable developments unfold this week. In legislative news, Governor JB Pritzker signed a pair of significant bills protecting and expanding reproductive health care, ensuring both legal protections for providers and improved access to contraception and medication abortion at public college campuses. The governor emphasized Illinois as a national leader and sanctuary for reproductive rights, especially as other states enact restrictive measures. Meanwhile,

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4:07

Illinois Legislature Passes 430 Bills, Advances...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/21

Listeners, in Illinois this week, several major headlines are shaping the state’s landscape in education, government, business, and community life. The state legislature wrapped up its 2025 session after passing over 430 bills, with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking action on several of them. This session saw notable political tension, especially regarding employment and health care reforms according to Stateside, with Republicans voicing strong opposition to many Democratic initiatives.A highlight of

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3:35

Illinois Unveils Major Economic and Educational...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/17

Illinois listeners are starting the week with several notable headlines. The expansion of the North Chicago AbbVie manufacturing campus stands out as a major business development, with a $195 million project that will create 50 new jobs and bolster local production of critical pharmaceutical ingredients. State officials note this aligns with Illinois’ commitment to supporting innovation and workforce growth in the sciences and manufacturing sectors. On the political front, Governor JB Pritzker

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4:05

Illinois Unveils $55B Budget, Police Reform, and...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/14

Listeners tuning in to Illinois this August are seeing a state active on many fronts. At the top of recent headlines, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation addressing police accountability after last year’s high-profile police-involved shooting in Springfield, which put renewed attention on the use of force and community trust. Meanwhile, political drama continues in Chicago, with Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly responding to criticisms from President Donald Trump about handling crime and the

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