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Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state
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Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 4 hrs ago

STAR bonds support economic growth by financing the development and revitalization of tourism, entertainment and destination-based projects.

IL Legislative Black Caucus demands more funding for Black HIV care
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IL Legislative Black Caucus demands more funding for Black HIV care

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 7, 2026

Saturday marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is advocating for more funding to address the disease.

IL Senate GOP leaders file bills to support domestic violence survivors
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IL Senate GOP leaders file bills to support domestic violence survivors

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

Senate GOP leaders have filed a package of bills strengthening enforcement of orders of protections and providing more time for survivors to seek help.

Illinois bill could ban ICE agents from working as state, local police
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Illinois bill could ban ICE agents from working as state, local police

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 4, 2026

Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) told reporters in Springfield Wednesday that ICE agents have caused violence across the country due to their lack of expansive training.

IL Senate committee approves plan allowing not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grants
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IL Senate committee approves plan allowing not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grants

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

The Illinois Senate Local Government Committee unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to allow not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grant funding.

Progressive lawmakers, Illinois Revenue Alliance push for billionaire tax
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Progressive lawmakers, Illinois Revenue Alliance push for billionaire tax

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 4, 2026

The Illinois Revenue Alliance said families are suffering while billionaires and giant corporations avoid paying their fair share. 

Illinois lawmakers, advocates hope House passes 340B reform plan
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Illinois lawmakers, advocates hope House passes 340B reform plan

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 3, 2026

Many believe the federal program limits healthcare organizations and hospitals from providing discounted medications.

Amazon donates 1,000 Ring cameras for Illinois domestic violence survivors
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Amazon donates 1,000 Ring cameras for Illinois domestic violence survivors

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Amazon is helping domestic violence survivors across the state with a huge donation.

IL Accountability Commission highlights aggressive ICE tactics used in Chicago, Minneapolis
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IL Accountability Commission highlights aggressive ICE tactics used in Chicago, Minneapolis

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 30, 2026

Pritzker is requesting the commission review and document information related to statements, policy decisions and roles of officials that led to escalating tactics during Operation Midway Blitz. 

Giannoulias launches e-bike safety awareness campaign, calls for legislative action regulating high-speed vehicles
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Giannoulias launches e-bike safety awareness campaign, calls for legislative action regulating high-speed vehicles

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 29, 2026

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a new initiative Thursday to protect pedestrians, riders and drivers from unregulated electric bikes, scooters and skateboards.

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