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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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4:17

Illinois Poised for Growth: Political Maneuvers,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/12

Illinois starts the week with a mix of legal, political, economic, and community developments shaping the late-summer agenda. The Center Square reports that Texas House Republicans and an Illinois state senator filed a lawsuit in Adams County seeking to domesticate Texas warrants in Illinois to arrest and return absent Texas lawmakers, drawing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s response that he would welcome federal cooperation while dismissing bribery questions raised at the same availability. Illinois In

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3:46

Illinois Leads Nation in Innovation, Passes Landmark...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/10

Listeners, Illinois has been abuzz with major stories across government, business, community life, and the economy. Topping headlines, Governor JB Pritzker has signed a sweeping set of new laws from the spring legislative session, 124 in total, covering everything from aquifer protection to trauma-informed police training and significant new rules for insurance and AI use in health care, as reported by Capitol News Illinois. One landmark law, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources

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3:41

Illinois State Fair Kicks Off Amid Political Shifts,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/07

Listeners, in Illinois this week, the stage is set for the highly anticipated Illinois State Fair, kicking off Thursday and running through August 17, drawing statewide attention and setting a festive summer mood according to Capitol News Illinois. Meanwhile, the headlines include legal fallout from the Madigan era, with longtime ComEd lobbyist Jay Doherty receiving a one-year sentence for his role in a bribery scheme connected to former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Major changes in state policy

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3:46

Illinois Faces Critical Crossroads: Budget Battles,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/07

Illinois faces a dynamic stretch this week as headline news shapes conversation around government, business, and daily life. Governor JB Pritzker opened the door to a possible mid-decade congressional remap while actively defending Democratic interests in national redistricting debates, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Pritzker also signed one of the state’s most consequential new pieces of legislation, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, which prohibits the use of

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3:12

Illinois Governor Pritzker Supports Texas Democrats,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/05

Governor JB Pritzker is making headlines after lending support to Texas Democrats who have fled to Illinois in an effort to block a controversial gerrymandering vote in Texas, underscoring the state’s continued role in national political dynamics, as reported by CBS News Chicago. Meanwhile, downtown Chicago begins to return to normal following the annual Lollapalooza music festival, with city crews cleaning up Grant Park and some streets still closed until later this week. In other breaking news, a

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3:42

Illinois Takes Bold Steps: Protecting...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/08/03

Illinois is in the national spotlight this week as Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a major multi-state lawsuit opposing the Trump administration’s restrictive executive orders on gender-affirming care. The suit, filed with other Democratic attorneys general, challenges recent federal directives that have prompted several leading Illinois hospitals, including Lurie Children’s Hospital and UI Health, to pause certain types of gender-affirming care for youth. Raoul argues these federal actions

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3:50

Illinois Wins Sanctuary Policy Lawsuit, Passes Record...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/31

Illinois continues to make headlines as state and local governments respond to both immediate and long-term challenges. Recent days have seen significant developments in policy, economy, community progress, and education, all underpinned by an active news cycle.Among the top news, The Center Square and Illinois In Focus Daily highlight the ongoing legal disputes between Illinois and the federal government, particularly over migrant sanctuary policies. A federal judge in Illinois recently dismissed

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3:48

Illinois Unveils $55.2B Budget with New Taxes,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/29

Illinois enters late July with a flurry of significant developments across government, business, education, and the community. This week, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signing of the state’s record $55.2 billion budget ushers in a slew of new tax and policy changes. According to Illinois Policy, state revenues for 2025 exceeded budget forecasts by $717 million, driven by personal income tax surpluses. Yet, despite this windfall, the new budget includes $482 million in additional taxes. Lawmakers defend

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4:07

Illinois Advances Immigrant Protections, Grid...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/27

In Illinois this week, several major stories are unfolding that listeners will want to watch closely. In a decisive legal development, a federal judge upheld protections for undocumented immigrants in Chicago, Cook County, and the state at large, rejecting a Trump administration lawsuit that aimed to force local governments into participating in federal immigration enforcement. Governor J.B. Pritzker welcomed the court’s decision and reiterated that Illinois will not support mass deportation efforts

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3:36

Illinois Emerges as Quantum Computing and Innovation...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/24

A wave of technological advancement, legislative action, and local community investment continues to define Illinois as the summer of 2025 passes its midpoint. One of the top headlines this week is the announcement that Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum information technologies, will headquarter its quantum computing operations in Illinois, investing $50 million to build the nation’s most advanced utility-scale neutral atom quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in

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3:50

Illinois Transforms: Squatter Laws, Gun Battles, EV...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/22

Illinois is seeing significant developments across government, business, and community life this July. The state’s top headlines include a strong push for new public safety legislation, a major new business opening in the manufacturing sector, legal battles over firearms restrictions, and substantial new investments in infrastructure and education.Governor JB Pritzker is set to sign the so-called “Squatter Bill” into law. ABC7 Chicago reports that this measure, approved by the General Assembly in

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3:49

Illinois: Guns, Growth, and Governance - A...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/22

Illinois listeners are tuning in at a time of significant movement in state affairs, policy, business, and community development. Topping the headlines, the Illinois Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in September for a key challenge to the state’s gun and magazine ban, a debate reignited after district court rulings found the law unconstitutional. The state has sought an extension to file its final brief, a development closely watched by those concerned about public safety and constitutional

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3:30

Illinois Faces Pivotal Legal, Economic, and Community...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/20

Illinois listeners are tuning in to a busy summer for the state, with top headlines dominated by ongoing legal battles, economic investments, and community changes. One of the most closely watched issues is the upcoming September 22 oral arguments in the appeal over Illinois’s ban on certain firearms and magazines. After a district judge ruled the law unconstitutional, state officials are seeking a brief extension as they prepare to defend the ban, citing concerns about mass shootings. This case,

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3:54

Illinois Advances with Major Legislative Reforms,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/17

Illinois made headlines this week with a mix of political activity, economic developments, and community-focused updates. The state legislature wrapped its latest session with a series of fiscal and policy changes. According to a comprehensive session overview from Midwest Consulting, lawmakers allocated $299 million in supplemental budget funds, adjusted key grant and tax programs, and created new funds to support pretrial services and court operations. There were updates to how liquor tax revenues

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3:38

Illinois Ranks 13th Best State for Business,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/15

Illinois continues to make national headlines with economic progress and shifting political currents. Following the recent CNBC rankings, Illinois achieved its highest ever position as the 13th best state for business, a significant leap from 30th just six years ago according to the governor’s office. The ranking credits improvements in education, infrastructure, technology, and workforce development. The state is now ranked third for education and holds top ten positions for infrastructure and

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3:32

Illinois Faces Medicaid Cuts, Economic Growth, and...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/13

Illinois is making headlines this week with significant developments in government, business, infrastructure, and community affairs. One of the most closely watched stories is the impact of recently passed federal legislation that will leave thousands of Illinois residents without Medicaid coverage. Democrats, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, have criticized President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill, warning that these Medicaid cuts could affect as many as 330,000 people in the

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3:32

Illinois Tackles Budget Challenges: New Taxes,...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/10

Illinois closes out the first half of July 2025 with a mix of major legislative actions, economic shifts, infrastructure initiatives, and ongoing public safety discussions. State politics have been dominated by the aftermath of the fiscal year 2026 budget passage. Illinois families are now contending with over a billion dollars in new taxes, including increased levies on cigarettes, gas, parking, phone bills, streaming, and even sports betting. Republican lawmakers have criticized the budget as

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3:41

Illinois Unveils Record $55 Billion Budget, Launches...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/08

Illinois heads into July marked by major legislative activity, significant infrastructure investments, and a series of policy changes affecting everything from minimum wage to public safety. The state legislature enacted a $55 billion budget for fiscal year 2025–2026, the largest in Illinois history, reflecting a 40 percent spending increase over the past six years. This historic plan is backed by new tax measures and expanded funding for a variety of programs, with Governor JB Pritzker highlighting

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4:13

Illinois Unveils $55 Billion Budget, Sparks Statewide...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/08

Illinois has seen a wave of major developments over the past week. State officials and local leaders are dealing with the impact of the newly passed $55 billion budget, the largest in Illinois history, according to Senator Lewis’s office. This budget, now in effect for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, signals a 40 percent increase in state spending over six years and introduces new tax hikes alongside notable investments in infrastructure, education, and human services.The state legislature has rolled out

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5:07

Illinois Launches Record $55 Billion Budget with...

Illinois State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/07/06

Illinois is heading into July with a mix of major headlines and policy changes. The state is rolling out its largest budget in history, with Governor JB Pritzker signing a $55 billion spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This represents a 40 percent increase over six years and includes new tax hikes along with record funding for state projects, education, and public services. The minimum wage in Chicago has gone up to $16.60 an hour for most workers and $16.50 for subsidized youth employment

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