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Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit
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Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Dec 17, 2025

A new Illinois law has allowed the Pritzker administration to address the state's current budget deficit by decoupling from tax benefits included in the "Big Beautiful Bill."

Bill allowing IDPH to issue vaccine guidelines regardless of CDC decisions awaits Pritzker's signature
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Bill allowing IDPH to issue vaccine guidelines regardless of CDC decisions awaits Pritzker's signature

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Nov 17, 2025

Legislation heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could make Illinois the first state to issue vaccine recommendations independent of the CDC.

Illinois food banks and farmers worried about SNAP cuts for families, veterans
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Illinois food banks and farmers worried about SNAP cuts for families, veterans

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 17, 2025

Advocates say cuts to SNAP benefits outlined in the Big Beautiful Bill will hurt nearly two million people in Illinois.

November SNAP funding at risk if government shutdown continues
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November SNAP funding at risk if government shutdown continues

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown continues. 

Gov. Pritzker convenes retired military generals, rear admirals, veterans
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Gov. Pritzker convenes retired military generals, rear admirals, veterans

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 16, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker convened a group of retired former military generals, rear admirals, and veterans Thursday to discuss Trump's approach to bringing the military to cities. 

Violence Policy Center says Illinoisans may be using Type 07 federal firearms licenses to evade gun laws, buy weapons in bulk
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Violence Policy Center says Illinoisans may be using Type 07 federal firearms licenses to evade gun laws, buy weapons in bulk

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 7, 2025

The National Violence Policy Center is concerned that Illinoisans with Type 07 federal firearms licenses could be evading gun laws and buying weapons in bulk.

Ammons and Faraci lead town hall to hear concerns on rising energy cuts; experts give advice
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Ammons and Faraci lead town hall to hear concerns on rising energy cuts; experts give advice

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Carol Ammons and Sen. Paul Faraci held a town hall where Champaign-Urbana could learn more and speak their minds on the issues affecting them. 

Pritzker issues executive order on vaccine guidance for Illinois as COVID, flu season approach
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Pritzker issues executive order on vaccine guidance for Illinois as COVID, flu season approach

  • By NBC Chicago Staff
  • Updated Sep 17, 2025

(NBC Chicago) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order paving the way for Illinois to launch a statewide effort to "protect vaccine …

IDHS preserves LGBTQIA+ youth support resources
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IDHS preserves LGBTQIA+ youth support resources

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jul 17, 2025

CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois will continue providing mental health services for LGBTQIA+ youth, according to the Illinois Department of Hum…

Decatur City Council signs $100,000 contract with lobbyist firm
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Decatur City Council signs $100,000 contract with lobbyist firm

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Feb 14, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — During Monday night's Decatur City Council meeting, members passed a resolution to sign on with Mercury Public Affairs …

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