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Illinois General Assembly passes transit funding overhaul bill, saving CTA, Metra and Pace from fiscal cliff
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, a bill intended to modernize the governance of transit in the region, avoid service cuts and invest in the transit systems throughout the region. The bill...
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Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs won his first statewide race in 2014 by fewer than 10,000 votes against his Republican opponent. More than a decade later, Frerichs — at least for now — is unopposed for a fourth term as the state’s...
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ILLINOIS EXTENSION SEEKS DEER DONATIONS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH HUNTERS FEEDING ILLINOIS PROGRAM
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WFIW - Illinois
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As deer hunting season approaches, Illinois Extension is calling on hunters across Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties to help address food insecurity in their communities. The organization has expanded the Hunters Feeding...
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Illinois quick hits: Raoul touts grand funding injunction; trooper's vehicle struck
Raoul touts grand funding injunction Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is touting a permanent injunction from a Rhode Island federal district judge against the U.S. Department of Transportation from imposing immigration enforcement...
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Illinois Democrats approve major tax hikes and transit overhaul during veto session
Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly advanced several major legislative initiatives during the final day of the 2026 fall veto session, resulting in significant new taxes, changes to transit governance, energy policy reforms, and adjustments...
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IA: Quad-Cities leaders applaud passage of Illinois transit bill with downstate rail funding
Illinois' $1.5 billion mass transit bill passed in the early hours Friday includes funding for downstate Illinois rail service, which could help bring passenger rail service to the Quad-Cities. The bill includes $475 million for downstate rail...
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How to Watch | Illinois season opener against SEMO
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Wand - Illinois
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Illinois is 16-4 in its previous 20 season openers, and undefeated in Shauna Green's three years at the helm. Last season, her Illini took down the No. 19-ranked Florida State Seminoles — the first time the program had earned a ranked win in its...
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It’s Not Pizza or Hot Dogs, Illinois’ Favorite Snack Will Surpris
When it comes to snack foods, Illinois residents know what's up. According to a new report from Mashed, the Land of Lincoln's most famous snack isn't pizza, Italian beef, or hot dogs, but popcorn. The Official State Snack of Illinois Mashed went...
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Coffey supports new legislation aimed at lowering Illinois property taxes
Michael J. Coffey Jr., Illinois State Representative for 95th District | www.facebook.comMichael J. Coffey Jr., Illinois State Representative for 95th District | www.facebook.com Illinois State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has...
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Workers report benefits of mail scanning at Illinois prisons as state faces rules deadline
(The Center Square) – As Illinois prison workers testify about the benefits of electronic mail scanning, Illinois Department of Corrections officials say they are pushing to keep the practice from lapsing. The Illinois General Assembly’s Joint...
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IL: Illinois lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill. Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra and Pace riders
For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. Dozens of bus lines were on the chopping block, they warned, along with whole portions of the “L.” Thousands of workers faced...
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WATCH: Illinois House rejects home insurance bill GOP says would raise rates
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans say a state Senate proposal to regulate homeowners insurance rates failed to address the reasons for higher premiums. House Bill 3799 would require home insurance providers to notify consumers at least 60...
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Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: “J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science,” November 18
Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. Presented by the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries On November 18, a virtual evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration will be delivered as Illinois Libraries Present and the Rock Island and...
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Central Illinois Congressmen receive primary challenges, state legislators do not
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Both of central Illinois’ Congressmen will have primary challengers in March. The deadline to file nominating petitions to run in next year’s March elections was Monday at 5:00 P.M. Incumbent Republican Darin LaHood of Dunlap...
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Dan Rhyne, union steelworker, files as Republican candidate for Illinois 57th Senate District
Dan Rhyne, a Marine veteran, union steelworker at Granite City Steel, and the treasurer for United Steelworkers Local 1899, filed the required signatures on Nov. 3, 2025, to officially become the Republican candidate for Illinois 57th Senate...
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Proposed Decatur Downs racino clears first legislative hurdle in Illinois
A bill supporting a proposed racino in Decatur, Illinois, has cleared the State Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives, though further discussion won’t take place until lawmakers reconvene in January. The $150 million project,...
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Eastern Illinois University to honor service members at annual Veterans Day ceremony
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Wand - Illinois
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CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Eastern Illinois University (EIU) will pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will take place in...
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New School Facility, Campus Upgrades Empower Illinois’ Deafblind Students
Photo: The new two-story, 24,173-square-foot facility combines residential and educational areas in one building and creates a supportive environment for students with unique sensory needs. | Photo Credit: Path Construction By Lindsey Coulter GLEN...
Owner: Torrey Sims
Newly Passed Bills Will Help Protect Immigrants At Schools, Courts And Hospitals In Illinois
CHICAGO — State lawmakers passed bills Thursday aimed at increasing protections for immigrant communities and limiting how and where federal immigration agents operate. The bills, which have yet to be signed by Gov. JB Pritzker or go into effect,...
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Will SNAP be funded in Illinois? What Trump, White House said
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Geneseo Republic - Illinois
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About 12% of Americans started November in anxious anticipation, wondering if they'll receive federal food assistance as the government shutdown stretches into its sixth week. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has become a main...
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