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Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program

In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

Ventura Urges Residents to Attend Meeting on Future of Collins Street Prison Property

The 168-acre site, once home to the historic Joliet Correctional Center—commonly known as the Collins Street Prison—has been the center of growing controversy. #property

Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate

The bill, in its current form, would create a surcharge on electric bills to incentivize battery storage developments, loosen state-level nuclear regulations, institute new energy efficiency requirements and more. #energy

Pritzker signs cryptocurrency bills, sparking debate over protection, innovation

Supporters say the laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed mark an important step in preventing fraud and building trust. #crypto

Preston Introduces Bill to Promote Affordable, Sustainable Energy in Illinois Without Burdening Ratepayers

Unlike previous proposals, Preston emphasized, the measure would not force Illinois residents to foot the bill through higher rates. #bill

New Illinois Law Ends Fees for Removing Racist Language from Property Records

House Bill 1575, backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, amends the Illinois Counties Code to eliminate fees for filing modifications to strike unlawful racially restrictive covenants. #racist

New laws aim to shield providers of abortion meds, ban ticketing in schools

The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes permission for a certain drug. #ban

Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic “Forever Chemicals” With New Law

Environmental groups praised the measure, calling it one of the strongest actions yet in Illinois to address the chemicals, which are nearly impossible to break down in the environment. #chemicals

Illinois Senate Schedules Hearing on Soaring Energy Costs

Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus said the hearing is overdue, pointing to months of warnings about looming energy price spikes and grid reliability issues. #energy

Illinois law empowers officials to crack down on predatory towing

Senate Bill 2040 passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 1. #towing

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