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Hazmat Alert at U of I: People were told to leave the area after a hazardous material release at the University of Illinois’ Roger Adams Laboratory in Urbana, with an Illini-Alert sent out and officials still gathering details. Springfield Deadline Pressure: Illinois lawmakers are racing toward the end of session with no clear public movement on the Bears “megaprojects” stadium plan, while budget talks and possible gas tax pause options hang in the balance. Road & Safety Updates: A tollway worker was killed and two others hurt after being struck while repairing potholes on I-294 in Des Plaines; separately, crews start repairs on the Illinois 75 bridge over the Pecatonica River Monday in Winnebago County. New State Laws: Illinois advanced a bill letting minors consent to contraceptive services without parental approval, and another measure modernizing the fish and aquatic life code cleared both chambers. Agriculture Logistics: The federal government temporarily waived hours-of-service rules for fertilizer deliveries in 35 states, including Illinois, to speed shipments during planting season. Weather: Southern Illinois is expected to stay seasonable with highs in the 80s and only small shower chances, while some river levels remain elevated.

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May 28, 2026

Illinois State Bar Association adds SimpleDocs as Legal AI member benefit

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May 29, 2026

Illinois downcoding bill passes legislature unanimously

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May 25, 2026

ProSat Networks expands Starlink and wireless services across Illinois

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May 21, 2026

Illinois Film Incentives Help Power Award-Winning Indie Production

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Illinois General Assembly enters final day of session with plenty to do

Illinois General Assembly enters final day of session with plenty to do

Illinois lawmakers reassess megaprojects bill. Might the Bears stay in Chicago?

Illinois lawmakers reassess megaprojects bill. Might the Bears stay in Chicago?

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to help homeowners catch up with property taxes before losing their homes

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to help homeowners catch up with property taxes before losing their homes

How to get Illinois State Fair tickets and save before prices rise

How to get Illinois State Fair tickets and save before prices rise

Bears stadium deal moves to back burner on last day of Illinois legislative session

Bears stadium deal moves to back burner on last day of Illinois legislative session


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May 28, 2026

Illinois State Bar Association Among First to Launch Legal AI Member Benefit, Selects SimpleDocs

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May 29, 2026

In Observance of National 529 Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for Higher Education Costs

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Downcoding Reform Bill Clears Illinois Legislature on Unanimous Vote

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St. Coletta’s of Illinois Goes Live with Qualifacts EHR and Revenue Cycle Management Services

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May 27, 2026

Mediacom Communications Ramps Up Speeds with Debut of 5-Gig Internet in Illinois

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May 26, 2026

Senate Republicans Call on Governor Pritzker to Opt Illinois into Federal Scholarship Program

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