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‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance

By Newspaper Staff | March 20, 2026 | 0
‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance

Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in funding to support local food systems.

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Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

By Newspaper Staff | February 19, 2026 | 0
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

The bill would require producers to establish and finance disposal programs for electronic smoking devices.

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Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric

By Newspaper Staff | February 18, 2026 | 0
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric

Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.

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Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

By Newspaper Staff | February 18, 2026 | 0
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address

While his speech was loaded with historical references that he used to illustrate Illinois’ resiliency in the face of challenging times, it was also crafted around modern political themes.

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Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

By Newspaper Staff | February 18, 2026 | 0
Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.

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New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

By Newspaper Staff | December 23, 2025 | 0
New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

More than 300 laws will take effect on Jan. 1.

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Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

By Newspaper Staff | December 16, 2025 | 0
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

President Donald Trump said winning the AI race is a national security matter.

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A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump

By Newspaper Staff | December 15, 2025 | 0
A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump

Officials say the massive redevelopment is on track, but a main developer has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits

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Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

By Newspaper Staff | December 12, 2025 | 0
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday legalizing end-of-life care for terminally ill adults in Illinois.

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New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026

By Newspaper Staff | December 11, 2025 | 0
New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026

Gun owners must store their firearms in secure boxes when children are around under a new state law.

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