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Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace Rates to Rise Nearly 29% in 2026

“The Trump administration’s harmful policies will leave more Americans uninsured, which increases costs for everyone. Extending enhanced premium tax credits is a simple way to provide some relief for consumers.” #insurance

Violence Prevention Groups Slam Trump’s National Guard Threat, Urge Federal Gun Reform Instead

The Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC) of Illinois joined with GIFFORDS, Brady, and March For Our Lives on Thursday to demand federal action on gun safety, including reversing Trump-era rollbacks and restoring funding for community-based programs. #guns

BooRay! Card Game Claims $100 Million Valuation, Eyes Spot Among Gambling Industry Giants

Marketed as a blend of celebrity culture, gambling, and luxury branding, BooRay! is being pitched not only as a casino table game but also as a broader lifestyle brand. #casino

Commissioner Morrison Blasts Pritzker, Johnson Over Opposition to Federal Assistance in Chicago

Morrison, a Republican representing the 17th District, called their stance “dangerous” and “deeply irresponsible,” pointing to the ongoing violence that has plagued Chicago neighborhoods. #opposition

CHA Stakeholders Demand HUD Review Over Ald. Burnett’s Conflicts of Interest

The group says Burnett’s role as a landlord to tenants using Section 8 vouchers, while holding political influence over housing policy, represents an unacceptable overlap of personal profit and public duty. #conflicts

City Colleges of Chicago Launches School of Engineering, Expands Program to Harold Washington and Truman Colleges

Students in the program benefit from guaranteed transfer pathways, including the Engineering Access Alliance, which offers enhanced admissions to the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. #engineering

Civic Federation Praises CPS Budget, Warns of Long-Term Challenges

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget

Illinois Launches Grant Program to Restore Neglected Cemeteries

Illinois Launches Grant Program to Restore Neglected Cemeteries (Chicago, IL) - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Thursday a new...

Illinois Environmental Council Releases 2025 Environmental Scorecards for Lawmakers and Chicago Aldermen

The state legislative scorecard evaluated lawmakers on 16 bills from the 2025 session, with 39 representatives and 25 senators receiving perfect scores. #scorecards

Juliana Stratton Highlights Senate Bid, Pushback Against Trump in WVON Interview

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She warned that Trump’s influence is already being felt across the country, citing what she called attacks on healthcare, food assistance, and working families. #interview

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