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"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

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Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Illinois Mail Ballot Law

"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Mourns the Passing of Mother Khadijah Farrakhan

The coalition said it shares in the family's loss and reflected on Mother Khadijah Farrakhan's longstanding contributions to faith, family and public service. #rainbowpush #passing #khadijahfarrakhan

Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Illinois classifies Kalshi and other prediction markets as unlicensed sports wagering operators offering the same bets as sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel, but without paying taxes or adhering to reporting standards. #capitolnewsillinois #kalshi #sportsbet

Illinois Enacts New Consumer Protections for Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loans

The legislation, sponsored in the Illinois House by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, establishes the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Regulation Act, bringing these short-term installment payment plans under state oversight similar to other forms of consumer credit. #loans #senatebill #jbpritzker

Bally’s Urges Chicago City Council to Reconsider Video Gambling Terminal Expansion

In a statement, Bally’s Corporation Senior Vice President for Corporate Development Christopher Jewett said the expansion of video gambling terminals represents a significant threat to the city’s long-term financial interests and violates commitments made under the company’s host community agreement with Chicago. #bally's #council #expansion

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Mourns the Passing of Mother Khadijah Farrakhan

The coalition said it shares in the family's loss and reflected on Mother Khadijah Farrakhan's longstanding contributions to faith, family and public service. #rainbowpush #passing #khadijahfarrakhan

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (June 2026)

Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped

Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation during the pandemic that allowed restaurants and bars to sell cocktails and mixed drinks for pickup or delivery as businesses were closed to in-person customers. That will be allowed to continue permanently under the new law. #capitolnewsillinois #cocktails #law

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