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Isabel’s morning briefing
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* ICYMI: ‘We will win’: Six Broadview protesters plead not guilty to conspiracy, decry attack on First Amendment. Sun-Times…
capitolfax.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Isabel’s morning briefing
Advance Illinois Hosting Regional Education Trend Event Thursday
Advance Illinois Hosting Regional Education Trend Event Thursday
Advance Illinois is teaming up with local schools to hold a regional event on Thursday on the state’s education system. Black Hawk College, Western Illinoi
wrmj.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Advance Illinois Hosting Regional Education Trend Event Thursday
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
Article Summary A group of six Democratic candidates, officeholders and activists pleaded not guilty Wednesday on federal charges they “impeded”
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
Duckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball'
Duckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball'
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Duckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball'
To protect my patients, Gov. Pritzker must veto the assisted suicide bill
To protect my patients, Gov. Pritzker must veto the assisted suicide bill
Gov. Pritzker must veto SB 1950 and allow medical doctors to continue their roles as protectors and healers of their patients, writes Dr. Kevin Garner.
www.theintelligencer.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
To protect my patients, Gov. Pritzker must veto the assisted suicide bill
Capitol View | November 13, 2025
Capitol View | November 13, 2025
Brian Sapp host this week’s top stories with analysis from Hannah Meisel from Capitol News Illinois and Charlie Wheeler of the University of Illinois Springf...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Capitol View | November 13, 2025
Looming court decision on conversion therapy could impact Illinois law
Looming court decision on conversion therapy could impact Illinois law
An evangelical therapist is challenging a Colorado law that she says violates her free speech rights.
www.nprillinois.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Looming court decision on conversion therapy could impact Illinois law
Lobbyist with life advocacy group condemns medically-assisted death bill
Lobbyist with life advocacy group condemns medically-assisted death bill
Governor JB Pritzker is considering signing a new bill that would allow people with terminal illness to access medically-assisted death.
www.25newsnow.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Lobbyist with life advocacy group condemns medically-assisted death bill
Peoria city leaders anticipate positive economic impact after Clean Slate Act passed
Peoria city leaders anticipate positive economic impact after Clean Slate Act passed
www.25newsnow.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Peoria city leaders anticipate positive economic impact after Clean Slate Act passed
On the Record: Pekin Republican said Downstate bailed out Chicago transit
On the Record: Pekin Republican said Downstate bailed out Chicago transit
State Rep. Travis Weaver is opposed to the use of Central Illinois tax dollars to bail out Chicago Transit, and has expressed disappointment at the lack of action taken to address operational probl…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
On the Record: Pekin Republican said Downstate bailed out Chicago transit
School advocacy group discusses results of recent state trends in Peoria
School advocacy group discusses results of recent state trends in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - An Illinois non-profit bipartisan advocacy group focusing on education issues is touring the st...
freedom959.net
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
School advocacy group discusses results of recent state trends in Peoria
Panel discussion at Illinois Central College addresses education landscape in Illinois
Panel discussion at Illinois Central College addresses education landscape in Illinois
Educators, administrators, and local officials gathered at Illinois Central College’s Peoria campus to discuss the state of Illinois schools, highlighting successes and areas for improvement,…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Panel discussion at Illinois Central College addresses education landscape in Illinois
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience - 1340 WJOL
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working in the accounting field for nearly three decades, state Rep...
www.wjol.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
» Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
JOLIET, Ill. – As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working in the accounting field for nearly three decades, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will serve on the state’s Legislative Audit Commission...
ilhousedems.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
Chung Condemns Attack on Free Speech
» Chung Condemns Attack on Free Speech
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, recently spoke on the House floor in support of a resolution condemning the Trump administration’s attack on free speech and the press.
ilhousedems.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Chung Condemns Attack on Free Speech
LISTEN: State Senator talks current issues on Byers & Co
LISTEN: State Senator talks current issues on Byers & Co
November 12, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk the current issues of ICE and SNA...
nowdecatur.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
LISTEN: State Senator talks current issues on Byers & Co
Today’s number: 2 percent
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Today’s number: 2 percent
A federal judge on Wednesday said he plans to grant bond to hundreds of immigrants whose arrests under “Operation Midway Blitz” allegedly violated a consent decree against “warrantless arrests.”
capitolfax.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Today’s number: 2 percent
Eye On Illinois: Northern neighbors might spend to incentivize school consolidation
Eye On Illinois: Northern neighbors might spend to incentivize school consolidation
Whether these bills might become law is analysis best saved for someone more familiar with Madison than Springfield but it’s interesting to at least consider the proposals as well as underlying factors...
www.shawlocal.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Eye On Illinois: Northern neighbors might spend to incentivize school consolidation
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come
The budget vote closes the door on a potential fare increase after the RTA walked back its 10% fare hike requirement last week for CTA, Metra and Pace.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come
Harper Plan to Study Food Deserts and Increase Food Accessibility Passes Both Chambers
» Harper Plan to Study Food Deserts and Increase Food Accessibility Passes Both Chambers
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to expand access to fresh, nutritious food in vulnerable communities by passing a bill that encourages innovative approaches to addressing food deserts.
ilhousedems.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Harper Plan to Study Food Deserts and Increase Food Accessibility Passes Both Chambers
Harper-Supported Transit Package Aims to Boost Reliability and Access in Public Transit
» Harper-Supported Transit Package Aims to Boost Reliability and Access in Public Transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported legislation to strengthen public transit across Illinois and Chicago, ultimately creating jobs, supporting riders, and driving economic...
ilhousedems.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Harper-Supported Transit Package Aims to Boost Reliability and Access in Public Transit
Ryan Fights for Reliable Transit and Fair Energy Cost
» Ryan Fights for Reliable Transit and Fair Energy Cost
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, final week of the fall legislative session, has played a key role in advancing major legislation aimed at cutting energy costs and strengthening...
ilhousedems.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Ryan Fights for Reliable Transit and Fair Energy Cost
Isabel’s morning briefing
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Isabel’s morning briefing
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 - Posted by Isabel Miller
capitolfax.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Isabel’s morning briefing
Editorial: On dangerous synthetic hemp, Washington comes to Illinois’ rescue. Yes, you heard us right.
Editorial: On dangerous synthetic hemp, Washington comes to Illinois’ rescue. Yes, you heard us right.
The bill to reopen the government effectively bans delta-8 and its ilk. If cleared and signed, it will end an embarrassing, shameful “debate” over taxing the dangerous products in Illin…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Editorial: On dangerous synthetic hemp, Washington comes to Illinois’ rescue. Yes, you heard us right.
Illinois lawmakers pass behavioral healthcare parity law, send plan to Pritzker's desk
Illinois lawmakers pass behavioral healthcare parity law, send plan to Pritzker's desk
Illinois could soon increase access to behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment by improving insurance adequacy.
www.wandtv.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Illinois lawmakers pass behavioral healthcare parity law, send plan to Pritzker's desk