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NFIB Illinois joins opposition to Chicago outdoor workplace heat ordinance

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 17, 2025

NFIB Illinois has joined other members of Chicago’s business community in voicing opposition to the proposed “Heat-Related Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Ordinance.” The organization signed a coalition letter expressing...

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Proft on Pritzker’s $1.4 million gambling winnings disclosure: ‘He only wagers on men playing women’s sports’

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Oct 17, 2025

Chicago radio host Dan Proft criticizedGov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) after new tax filings showed the governor and his wife reported $10.3 million in taxable income, including $1.4 million in gambling winnings.

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Illinois offers free PrEP medication for residents at high risk for HIV

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 17, 2025

PrEP4Illinois (PrEP4IL) is offering free HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to Illinois residents who are HIV-negative and at significant risk of contracting HIV.

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Illinois Department of Revenue warns public about nationwide text message scam

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a warning about a new text message scam that is affecting people across the country.

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Powassan virus detected in Illinois resident following tick bite

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 16, 2025

An Illinois resident has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tickborne illness not previously found in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Illinois municipalities to update telecommunications tax rates effective January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, several municipalities will implement new or revised rates for the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax.

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Energy Assistance Charge rates to change for large Illinois utilities in January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, the rates for the Energy Assistance Charge will change for utilities and cooperatives that had at least 100,000 Illinois customers as of January 1, 2021.

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Steve Cortes on Illinois' leadership: 'Pritzker’s inaction is complicity; his progressive justice is a scam that punishes the innocent'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 16, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, has criticized Illinois leadership for failing to protect residents and called for federal intervention, including the deployment of the National Guard.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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Illinois Department of Transportation uses new method for Rock River bridge replacement

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has undertaken an innovative approach to replacing the two aging bridges that carry Illinois 2 over the Rock River in Rockton.

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Miller accuses Illinois of defying federal voter roll request: ‘DOJ asked you to remove illegal alien voters from the rolls and you refused’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 15, 2025

Stephen Miller, advisor to President Donald Trump, has accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of refusing a Department of Justice request to remove non-citizens from the state’s voter registration rolls.

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Edwardsville plans new inclusive playground at N.O. Nelson campus

By D. H. Parks | Oct 15, 2025

A new all-abilities playground is set to be built in Edwardsville, located on the N.O. Nelson campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 15, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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Lt. Gov. candidate Mendoza on antisemitism: 'I am comforted' by Trump's fight against antisemitism

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 14, 2025

Carrie Mendoza, a candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois, has expressed her support for President Trump's leadership.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Columbus Day is a day to honor Italian-American heritage and to mark a triumph of assimilation'

By D. H. Parks | Oct 14, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has expressed his support for celebrating Columbus Day, emphasizing its significance in honoring Italian-American heritage and successful assimilation.

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JD Vance: Gov. Pritzker 'has violated his fundamental oath of office'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 14, 2025

JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for allegedly failing to fulfill his duties and potentially violating his oath as Illinois' chief executive.

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Illinois lawmakers return after Columbus Day with public transit funding on agenda

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield on October 14, following Columbus Day.

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2025: Measles cases in Illinois up as of week ending Sept. 27

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

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Illinois sees rise in tax collections during first quarter of FY26

By T. B. Watson | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois tax collections increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).