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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 19h

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski urged Congress to come to a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government. But she also said that the renewal of health care tax credits is “a red line in the sand” for Democrats. Brenden Moore reports. https://loom.ly/caCtRx8

Budzinski urges bipartisan deal to end shutdown, but draws ‘red line’ on health care

Article Summary U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski urged Congress to come to a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government. But she

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 20h

The governor’s office projects a deficit this year that will quickly grow over 5 years. Federal policies are at least partially to blame, per a new report. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/DBQrons

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

Article Summary The governor’s office now projects a $267 million deficit for the current fiscal year 2026 budget. Corporate tax

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 1d

A federal judge Thursday issued a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Chicago. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/kBDGwN8

Judge calls feds ‘unreliable,’ temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

Article Summary A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois without

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 1d

This French company plans to scale its computing system from 200 qubits to 10,000 qubits in Chicago. Maggie Dougherty has more. https://loom.ly/ZvXsWsU

French tech company announces new headquarters at Chicago quantum research park

Article Summary French quantum computing company Pasqal plans to build its U.S. headquarters in Chicago at the state’s new research

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 1d

Federal judge grants TRO in lawsuit to protect protesters, journalists covering “Operation Midway Blitz.” Story by Peter Hancock. https://loom.ly/KGqeW7U

Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists in Chicago-area protests

Article Summary A court order bars federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters or journalists covering immigration protests. It also bars

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 2d

The war of words between President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker escalated dramatically this week as Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois. https://loom.ly/_J0xM9o

As Trump says Pritzker ‘should be in jail,’ Illinois’ governor taunts: ‘Come and get me’

Article Summary President Donald Trump posted to social media Wednesday that Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson “should

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 2d

Judicial scrutiny of federal immigration activities is mounting in Illinois, as judges have dropped charges against protestors and found ICE in violation of a federal consent decree. https://loom.ly/ocHBuXw

Court scrutiny of ICE mounts as judge rules warrantless arrests violated order

Article Summary A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated a federal consent decree by making

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost can file a lawsuit challenging Illinois’ mail-in voting law. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports on Wednesday’s arguments.

SCOTUS weighs whether Mike Bost can challenge Illinois election laws

Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case weighing whether U.S. Rep. Mike Bost has

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 3d

Can Illinois lawmakers reach an agreement to fund public transportation in the Chicago area? That’s their goal as they head back to Springfield next week. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/byCT7JQ

Lawmakers ‘ready to move’ on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive

Article Summary Illinois lawmakers are optimistic a plan to reform and fund Chicago-area public transit agencies will pass the General

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 4d

A federal judge declined to issue a restraining order against sending troops to Illinois, but she gave the U.S.DOJ 2 days to respond to request. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social report. https://loom.ly/9GnMeYA

Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now

Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 4d

Illinois and Chicago are suing the federal government for what JB Pritzker described as an “invasion” of the state and city. @benszalinski.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social, and Hannah Meisel report. https://loom.ly/MI6oEvM

Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago

Article Summary Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago.

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 6d

Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday that the Trump administration told him to call up the Illinois National Guard or the president will do it. Hannah Meisel reports. https://loom.ly/nLBTtlw

Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says

Article Summary JB Pritzker on Saturday announced the Trump administration is sending 300 National Guard troops to Chicago after the

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 7d

Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski discuss the latest developments in the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago, whether federal troops are on the way, and what, if anything the state an do about it. https://loom.ly/O5ZhfEw

Illinois leaders tell feds to stay out of Chicago

Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski discuss the latest developments in the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago, whether federal troops are on the way, and what, if anything the state an do about it.

Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 7d

With 10 days until former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to report to prison, a federal appeals court Friday denied his bid to remain free while he challenges his corruption conviction. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social reports: https://loom.ly/tmV2qVI

7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction

Article Summary Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will still have to report to prison later this month after a

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 7d

The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects in the latest move targeting Democratic cities and states amid the federal government shutdown. Maggie Dougherty reports. https://loom.ly/53onswQ

Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states

CHICAGO — The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects in the latest

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 8d

Illinois unveils a $50.6 billion six-year plan to repair roads, bridges, rail, airports and transit. @nowickipress.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/a3Q9j-Y

Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Article Summary Illinois’ latest six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. That

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 10d

What will Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton do to address affordability if elected to the U.S. Senate next year? @benszalinski.bsky.social looks at her plan. https://loom.ly/hbKxwY0

Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage

Article Summary Gov. Juliana Stratton released her economic agenda for the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. It focuses on

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 10d

More than a year after its announcement, officials celebrate the groundbreaking on Illinois’ quantum tech startup and research hub. https://loom.ly/J3OBRF4

State, private developers break ground on quantum research park

Article Summary Officials broke ground on a quantum research park development on Chicago’s Southeast Side, more than a year after

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 10d

The Trump administration “should expect a legal challenge” if it sends troops to Chicago, Attorney General Kwame Raoul says. https://loom.ly/j6ce0VY

New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape

Article Summary If the federal government sends troops to Chicago, the Trump administration “should expect a legal challenge here,” according

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 11d

The Trump administration wants to send 100 troops to Chicago to help immigration authorities, Gov. JB Pritzker said, calling the request a method of “sowing fear and intimidation.” https://loom.ly/jt9RMIU

Pritzker says feds seeking Chicago troop deployment. ‘What I have been warning of is now being realized’

Article Summary The Trump administration is planning to send 100 military troops to the Chicago area, according to Gov. JB

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 11d

This week on #CapitolCast: Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski provide an update on Illinois' successful lawsuit to protect its federal funding, Darren Bailey's second governor campaign launch and Illinois' immigration information void. https://loom.ly/GN_cQ3k

Bailey's back, Raoul bests Trump and the state seeks immigration answers

Jerry Nowicki and Ben Szalinski discuss the news of the week, from Illinois' successful lawsuit to protect its federal funding, Darren Bailey's second governor campaign launch and Illinois' immigratio

Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 12d

CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Many expressed frustration with state laws preventing them from assisting. https://loom.ly/bTIYEWY

Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could

Article Summary Illinois sheriffs had mixed views on the TRUST Act, which restricts state law enforcement officials from cooperating with

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 14d

Illinois members of Congress hoped to get long-awaited answers from ICE at a meeting on Friday, but it was canceled. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/JFU8T9o

As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting

Article Summary Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Chicago canceled a meeting with Illinois Democratic members of Congress that was

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Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 15d

Darren Bailey kicked off his second campaign for Illinois governor today. He believes his running mate, Cook County Republican Chairman Aaron Del Mar, and putting more focus on the Chicago suburbs will make the difference this time. Get the full story: https://loom.ly/tUFbl6c

Capitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 15d

Darren Bailey launches his second campaign for governor with a new focus on Chicago-area voters. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/tUFbl6c

Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area

Article Summary Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey launched his second campaign for governor on Thursday. Bailey said his message

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