illinois politics

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Pepin criticized Bailey for associating with Trump while raising concerns about the administration’s policies on tariffs, immigration enforcement and foreign affairs. She also argued that Bailey should address the effects of those policies on Illinois residents. #darrenbailey #democrats #trump

“It would be quite a difference from our current policy and residence and transfer bylaws that kind of dictate whether transfer students are eligible,” Anderson told The Center Square. #centersquare #highschool #housebill

The party said nearly 100,000 Illinois residents lost or dropped their health insurance after enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired. Democrats also pointed to preliminary 2027 insurance filings showing proposed premium increases of at least 15% nationwide. #democrats #republicans #healthcare

According to Sheehan, Mokena police discovered the devices in Alsaidi’s backpack. Prosecutors sought to keep him in custody, but he was instead released while wearing an electronic monitoring device. #mokena #electricmonitoring #particksheehan

Gorman said the reports and footage raise questions that she believes Cook County voters should consider when evaluating the candidates. #cookcounty #footage

Schofield brings more than 20 years of experience in state and local government, according to the campaign. She currently serves as president of the McHenry County Mental Health Board and as a vice chair of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. #equality #independent

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance

Will County prosecutors sought to detain Alsaidi, citing the alleged Molotov cocktails, an active order of protection involving Orland Park residents and addresses, and two prior determinations of inadmissibility to the United States. #patricksheehan #mokena

“It adds a new surcharge on successful, profitable workers' compensation insurance companies, and then it adds new restrictions on potential liability on employers,” Melin told The Center Square. #centersquare #workerscomp