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Public Health: Illinois is rolling out universal blood lead testing for children starting July 1, with automatic tests at 12 and 24 months and lead screening for kids up to age 6. Heat Safety: A dangerous heat wave is driving heat advisories and excessive heat warnings across Illinois, with officials urging hydration, cooling centers, and watch-outs for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Elections & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can count mail ballots received after Election Day, a win for grace-period states including Illinois. Immigration & Higher Ed: The Trump administration sued to end in-state tuition benefits for certain undocumented students in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, arguing the laws discriminate against U.S. citizens. Consumer Alerts: The USDA issued a public health alert for Private Selection Honey Dijon chicken sold at Kroger/Fred Meyer due to an undeclared egg allergen. Local Roads: IDOT scheduled an overnight lane closure on Quincy’s Memorial Bridge (U.S. 150/Illinois 1) for repairs. Education Policy: Illinois lawmakers advanced a plan to limit expulsions for kindergarten through second grade, requiring superintendent consent for suspensions.

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Illinois workers increasingly reject AI-linked promotions, study finds

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Illinois updates hotel operators’ occupation tax rules effective July 2026

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