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Bayer sets aside $16 billion as Roundup lawsuits mount
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Bayer sets aside $16 billion as Roundup lawsuits mount

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Apr 27, 2026

In a case heard by the Supreme Court on Monday, it was argued that the regulation of glyphosate, an ingredient in Roundup, causes health problems in both animals and people.

Low income energy program could be slashed by Trump Administration
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Low income energy program could be slashed by Trump Administration

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Apr 9, 2026

Home energy assistance, known as LIHEAP, to help low income households pay their power bills could be eliminated under a proposed fiscal 2027 budget being offered by the Trump Administration.

Raoul joins lawsuit against Trump administration over USDA funding restrictions
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Raoul joins lawsuit against Trump administration over USDA funding restrictions

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over "unconstitutional" attempts to put conditions on USDA funding.

Urbana City Council rejects federal grant over DHS ties
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Urbana City Council rejects federal grant over DHS ties

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 16, 2026

Urbana City Council members rejected a federal grant Monday night because the FEMA money has strings attached under the Trump administration.

Trump administration cuts $100 million in Illinois public health program funding
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Trump administration cuts $100 million in Illinois public health program funding

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the Trump administration has cut $100 million in funding that will impact several programs.

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.

New SNAP changes set to go into effect in February
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New SNAP changes set to go into effect in February

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

On Feb. 1, a group of SNAP recipients will have to complete an extra step to stay eligible for benefits.

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. 

Pritzker admin reserving $482 million from FY26 budget amid unpredictable Trump funding cuts
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Pritzker admin reserving $482 million from FY26 budget amid unpredictable Trump funding cuts

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jan 22, 2026

Pritzker told reporters in June that he was worried about the fiscal outlook for every state as Congress prepared to vote on the Big Beautiful Bill.

Trump administration reverses $6 million in cuts to IL federal grants
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Trump administration reverses $6 million in cuts to IL federal grants

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Almost $6 million in mental health funding for Illinois that was cut by the Trump administration earlier this week was reversed Wednesday night.

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