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Illinois prisons to publish annual data on contraband, safety and overdoses

(The Center Square) – A new law requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to publish annual data on contraband, substance abuse treatment, overdoses and medical emergencies inside state prisons. ...
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WATCH: Trump says ‘dangerous’ Chicago next after addressing crime in D.C.

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says Chicago is next on his list of cities to focus on cleaning up crime. In December, after Trump was elected to ...
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WATCH: IL child welfare interns debate heats up; state financial audit released

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop talks live with state Rep. Jed Davis about his continued concerns about the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' use of interns. He says he's ...
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Illinois quick hits: CUB challenges Ameren rate hike plan

Disaster proclaimed in three counties A disaster proclamation has been issued for Cook, Jersey and Calhoun counties after severe weather last month. ...
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Illinois quick hits: Anti-SLAPP bill signed; Chicago schools settles meditation case

Anti-SLAPP bill signed Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation to protect news media from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). ...
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Bipartisan Effort Aims to Reform Illinois Redistricting Process

Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood have announced a bipartisan campaign to overhaul how Illinois’ legislative districts are drawn. The two are championing an independent commission aimed at removing partisan politics from the redistricting process. Their plan seeks a ...
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Illinois Lawmaker Challenges Undocumented Student Aid Expansion

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has introduced new legislation targeting Illinois’ recent expansion of financial aid to undocumented students. This move comes shortly after Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 460, which allows all state residents access to student financial support, regardless of immigration ...
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Illinois Unveils Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for Safer Communities

Illinois is taking new steps to address violence across the state. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has introduced its Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for 2025-2029. The strategy adopts a public health perspective, emphasizing trauma-informed prevention efforts and strengthening cooperation among local organizations. One ...
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Illinois Congressman Backs Bills to Ease Housing Crunch for Renters and First-Time Buyers

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen is throwing his support behind two key legislative efforts aimed at easing the housing crunch for renters and first-time buyers. Residents in Rockford, the Quad Cities, and Peoria face a tough market with affordable homes in short supply and prices ...
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Illinois Boosts Small-Scale Poultry Farming with New Legislation

Illinois has taken a major step to support small-scale poultry farmers with the signing of House Bill 2196. The new law raises the annual on-farm poultry processing limit from 5,000 to 7,500 birds and allows direct-to-consumer sales at farmers' markets. Restrictions requiring consumers to ...
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Illinois Launches Educational Initiative to Combat Rare Childbirth Complication

Illinois is taking significant steps to address a rare, yet life-threatening childbirth complication—amniotic fluid embolism. State Senator Neil Anderson’s legislation, Senate Bill 1814, has now become law, launching an educational initiative to increase awareness and provide resources about AFE. This move was inspired by ...
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Speak Up on Ameren Illinois Proposed Natural Gas Rate Hike

Ameren Illinois customers will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on a proposed $134 million natural gas rate hike. The Illinois Commerce Commission is organizing public hearings in Springfield and East St. Louis, allowing residents to share how the increase could affect their ...
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