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Krishnamoorthi's 'American Dream' economic plan includes homeowner tax credit, free lunch for kids
Krishnamoorthi's 'American Dream' economic plan includes homeowner tax credit, free lunch for kids
To help homeowners, Krishnamoorthi’s blueprint includes creating a refundable tax credit for qualified first-time homeowners for their first five years of ownership. And his plan for seniors includes...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Krishnamoorthi's 'American Dream' economic plan includes homeowner tax credit, free lunch for kids
Illinois prison artist wowed that her artwork reached Pope Leo XIV
Illinois prison artist wowed that her artwork reached Pope Leo XIV
When Gov. JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker visited the pope in Rome on Nov. 19, they gave the pontiff a gift: a hand-drawn self-portrait by Yesenia Diaz, who's incarcerated downstate.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Illinois prison artist wowed that her artwork reached Pope Leo XIV
Ald. Silvana Tabares: Government leaders must fix the systems meant to protect women and their children
Ald. Silvana Tabares: Government leaders must fix the systems meant to protect women and their children
A new task domestic violence task force in Chicago is the beginning of improving communication between government systems.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ald. Silvana Tabares: Government leaders must fix the systems meant to protect women and their children
Clean Slate Act: Bill automatically sealing nonviolent felony records awaits Pritzker's signature
Clean Slate Act: Bill automatically sealing nonviolent felony records awaits Pritzker's signature
A monumental bill to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's approval.
www.wandtv.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Clean Slate Act: Bill automatically sealing nonviolent felony records awaits Pritzker's signature
Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
» Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program that state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies...
ilhousedems.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
» Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee...
ilhousedems.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
Give terminally ill Illinoisans same option my father had
Give terminally ill Illinoisans same option my father had
A letter in support and a letter in opposition to the proposed End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Also, Trump's turkey pardon.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Give terminally ill Illinoisans same option my father had
New floating wetlands in Lake Decatur aim to improve water quality while providing new habitats for wildlife
New floating wetlands in Lake Decatur aim to improve water quality while providing new habitats for wildlife - IPM Newsroom
As winter approaches, the durability of two new floating wetlands in Lake Decatur will be tested. These man-made structures were installed on the lake this summer with the goal of improving water quality...
ipmnewsroom.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
New floating wetlands in Lake Decatur aim to improve water quality while providing new habitats for wildlife
DeLuca Aims to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse by Requiring Better Transparency
» DeLuca Aims to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse by Requiring Better Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to numerous local government controversies involving the inappropriate use of taxpayer-funded credit cards, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, has introduced a plan to implement...
ilhousedems.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
DeLuca Aims to Stop Taxpayer Funded Credit Card Abuse by Requiring Better Transparency
Turner launches annual holiday card drive for local seniors
Turner launches annual holiday card drive for local seniors - Capitol City Now
“We often lose track of what’s most important this season – and that’s spreading joy,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Everyone enjoys a small, yet meaningful, act of kindness during the holidays.”
capitolcitynow.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Turner launches annual holiday card drive for local seniors
Nonpartisan think tank identifies Illinois' most effective state legislators
Nonpartisan think tank identifies Illinois' most effective state legislators
In Democratic-led Springfield, a willingness to build coalitions and reach across the political aisle are the marks of a productive lawmaker, a new report finds.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Nonpartisan think tank identifies Illinois' most effective state legislators
Slight majority of Illinoisans approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks third term, poll finds
Slight majority of Illinoisans approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks third term, poll finds
A slight majority of Illinois voters approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks a third term, a new poll found.
www.fox32chicago.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Slight majority of Illinoisans approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks third term, poll finds
GREEN ENERGY: Clean energy projects soaring in Illinois
Clean energy projects soar in Illinois following state takeover of zoning rules
Last year, a national renewable energy company requested a permit to build a 180-megawatt solar installation on more than 1,400 acres in Vermilion County that could power around 160,000 homes
www.heraldbulletin.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
GREEN ENERGY: Clean energy projects soaring in Illinois
Letter to the Editor: Illinois needs to do more to protect wetlands
Letter to the Editor: Illinois needs to do more to protect wetlands
Luna Valderrama, a college student from Morris, urges the importance of protecting Illinois' wetlands, 90% of which have been destroyed due to urbanization and development.
www.shawlocal.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Letter to the Editor: Illinois needs to do more to protect wetlands
IDPH Statement on CDC Website changes
www.timestribunenews.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
IDPH Statement on CDC Website changes
Our IVF experience heightened awareness of threats to access
Our IVF experience heightened awareness of threats to access
My wife Grace and I felt helpless as we went through fertility treatment and watched Republicans pursue perverse and unscientific tactics to undermine IVF access.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our IVF experience heightened awareness of threats to access
Second Amendment? Not for Black Chicago Drivers
Second Amendment? Not for Black Chicago Drivers - The Chicago Reporter
Chicago’s ‘gun crackdown’ targets people seeking safety When Detaureo Harrington saw flashing police lights signaling him to pull over, he wasn’t worried about being arrested. After being arrested...
www.chicagoreporter.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Second Amendment? Not for Black Chicago Drivers
Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Illinoisans say they’ve dealt with confusion and uncertainty heading into the holiday because of the federal back and forth on funding for food stamps.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: ‘I can barely give them what they need’
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
As one of five candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois Comptroller, Holly Kim aims to set herself apart with her experience and a desire to work for the whole
thesouthern.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Holly Kim brings big responsibilities and rural vibes to Comptroller race
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Article Summary Following the ICC’s approval of a $73 million rate increase for Ameren, the company’s residential customers can expect
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Spurred on by Donald Trump’s fearmongering about “cashless bail” and a “lawless” Illinois, some law enforcement officials and Republican elected officials are recycling tired misconceptions...
qctimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Susan Bramlet Lavin: Misinformation continues to spread about Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
How do you think Springfield is doing when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ people? According to one organization, the capital city is doing an A+ job.
www.sj-r.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Springfield earns perfect score for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trump turns turkey pardon into Chicago attack
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Article Summary After months of complaints at a HUD-assisted property in Springfield, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski sent a letter to
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents