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League of Women Voters Urges Caution on Election Cycle Changes and Universal Voting Proposals

Kathy Cortez of the League of Women Voters of Illinois addressed state lawmakers on the prospect of aligning local elections with the November cycle and the proposed ‘Facilitating Voting by All Eligible Citizens Act.’ Cortez commended efforts to boost voter turnout but stressed there ...
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Pritzker Orders Potential Budget Cuts in Illinois Amid Political Tensions Over State Spending

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order directing state agencies to identify up to 4% in potential budget reductions and to limit hiring and non-essential spending for the coming fiscal year. Pritzker attributes the measure to economic conditions he links to former ...
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Darren Bailey Launches Third Bid for Illinois Governor Embracing Trump-Aligned Platform

Illinois politics takes a familiar turn as Darren Bailey throws his hat back into the ring for governor, despite two resounding losses in past races, including a recent failed bid for Congress. Bailey’s campaign is notable for its strong alignment with controversial national figures, ...
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2022 GOP nominee makes second run for governor

(The Center Square) – Former state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is making a second run for Illinois governor. Bailey launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican nomination Thursday morning ...
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WATCH: Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced the creation of a new group of governors impacted by the PJM energy grid operator, but Republicans say it’s state policies that are driving costs up. ...
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Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting DEI policies

(The Center Square) – Illinois, California and Massachusetts are co-leading a coalition of Democratic attorneys general from 17 states filing an amicus brief to a lawsuit fighting federal orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion policies. ...
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Illinois quick hits: Nearly 10,000 fewer jobs; temporary amnesty for delinquent taxpayers

Nearly 10,000 fewer jobs According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois lost 9,900 nonfarm jobs in ...
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Illinois quick hits: O’Fallon man allegedly work with cartel; most dangerous for nursing home safety

O'Fallon man allegedly work with cartel High-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel are among 26 defendants facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in trafficking hundreds of kilograms of ...
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New agronomy farm opens as growers face challenging conditions

(The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of Illinois farmers are facing challenging conditions, with elevated fire risks due to the recent drought. The Illinois Department of Agriculture and ...
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Illinois in Focus: Candidate urges civil debate around ICE; state spends 43% more; mandatory voting

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments from Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski, state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, and Vice President J.D. Vance about public safety around immigration enforcement. ...
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Gubernatorial candidate calls for reason, peace outside Illinois ICE facility

(The Center Square) – Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski says repealing the TRUST Act to end the state’s sanctuary status is his top legislative priority. Dabrowski held a press ...
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WATCH: Illinois lawmakers clash over election consolidation and compulsory voting

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are weighing boosting voter turnout by consolidating elections and considering compulsory voting. During a subject matter hearing of the House Ethics and Elections ...
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