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Juliana Stratton Campaign Reports More Than $2 Million Raised for General Election

“The grassroots coalition that powered Juliana’s victory in March is building the momentum to take her over the finish line in November,” said Allison Janowski, communications director for Juliana for Illinois. #julianastratton #generalelection #fundraising

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

Libertyville Chiropractor Convicted of Healthcare Fraud Scheme Involving More Than $600,000 in False Insurance Claims

According to evidence presented at trial, some claims involved services allegedly provided on dates when either Lim or the patient was not in Illinois. Other claims sought reimbursement for treatments purportedly performed by another chiropractor in Lim’s practice on Lim and members of his family, despite those services never taking place. #fraud #libertyville #conviction

Illinois Extends and Expands Affordable Housing Tax Credit in FY2027 Budget

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program to Support Neurodivergent Residents

The program requires no registration, application, or personal information. Residents simply visit a participating location, pick up a Blue Envelope and accompanying materials, and keep them in their vehicle or personal belongings. #blueenvelope #cookcounty #neurodivergent

Lawmaker says Pritzker reacted too quickly to Grant Park cross burning

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"Let me be clear that hate has no home here in Illinois," Pritzker wrote. "This symbol has one purpose: to stir up intimidation and terror. We will not be silent — those responsible must be held accountable." #jbpritzker #grantpark #centersquare

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