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Illinois Opens State Flag Design Contest
The Illinois Flag Commission is inviting the public to participate in a historic opportunity to design a new state flag.…
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Pritzker Signs Bills to Protect Reproductive Rights, Expand Emergency Care Access for Pregnant Women
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a series of bills designed to safeguard access to emergency medical care for pregnant women,…
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Illinois Residents Can Soon Carry Digital Driver’s Licenses
Illinois residents will soon be able to carry digital versions of their driver’s licenses, thanks to a new law signed…
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Illinois Law Caps Monthly Cost of Prescription Inhalers at $25
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill on Friday that will cap the monthly cost of prescription inhalers at $25 for…
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Petition Seeks Ban on Carbon Sequestration Projects Threatening Mahomet Aquifer
A petition launched by Prairie Rivers Network aims to halt proposed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects that could jeopardize…
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Illinois Governor Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Fertility Treatment/Menopause Coverage
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed groundbreaking legislation on Friday mandating insurance companies in Illinois to cover all fertility treatments recommended by…
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Governor JB Pritzker Signs Law Eliminating Illinois’ Grocery Tax Starting in 2026
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Monday to eliminate Illinois’ 1% tax on groceries, effective January 1, 2026. This change…
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Pritzker and Rose Praise Biden-Harris Administration’s $51 Million Award to iFAB Tech Hub
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced Tuesday that Illinois has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the…
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Midwest Heat Wave: Safety Measures and Advice Amid Soaring Temperatures
As the Midwest prepares for a blistering heat wave, residents from Kansas to Maine are gearing up for temperatures that…
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ICC to Host Hearing on Potential Water Bill Hikes Following Illinois American Water Proposal
Illinois American Water is facing public scrutiny after proposing a substantial increase in water utility bills, prompting a scheduled public…
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