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373 Illinois Government Workers Implicated in COVID Relief Loan Fraud Scandal

State watchdog reveals 373 Illinois government employees implicated in PPP fraud, with millions in questionable loans.

Pro-Israel Event Triggers 50 Bias Reports at Illinois University

A pro-Israel event at the University of Illinois received over 50 bias complaints, sparking free speech concerns among Jewish students.

Illinois Semi-Auto Gun Ban Headed for Supreme Court Battle

A pivotal legal battle over Illinois’ ban on semi-automatic firearms is now on track to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with a possible final decision expected by mid-2026. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for September 22 in a case that could determine whether any state can legally prohibit commonly owned firearms.

Illinois State Pushes Queer Studies Certificate—Here’s What It Means for Students

Illinois State University has introduced its first-ever undergraduate certificate in Queer Studies, building off its existing concentration within the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies...

New Chicago Clinic Offers Late-Term Abortions

A new clinic in Chicago is offering abortions up to 34 weeks of gestation.

Government Gas Ban Could Cost Illinois Families $55K Each

A proposed ban on natural gas in Illinois could saddle homeowners with tens of thousands of dollars in added costs, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). Legislation introduced by state Sen. Celina Villanueva and backed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to prohibit natural gas hookups in new buildings, but critics warn it could devastate household budgets and the state economy.

DOJ Opposes Illinois Gun Ban in Major Court Battle

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is backing plaintiffs in a major constitutional challenge to Illinois’ sweeping ban on semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, asserting the law violates the Second Amendment. A panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is reviewing the case, which originated in the Southern District of Illinois where a federal judge ruled the 2023 law unconstitutional.

Pritzker Denies Illinois Population Decline Amid GOP Fire

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker faced sharp criticism during a U.S. House hearing Thursday over his state's sanctuary policies and ongoing population decline. Republican lawmakers pressed the Democrat on whether the state's migrant policies are politically motivated, citing the state’s loss of a congressional seat and continued outmigration.

Illinois Republicans Sue Over Rushed Budget Tactics

A group of Illinois Republican lawmakers is suing Democratic legislative leaders, accusing them of violating the state constitution by rushing through the newly approved state budget without allowing proper review or public input. Filed in Sangamon County Circuit Court, the lawsuit targets the process used to pass the $53 billion spending plan and related bills.

Illinois Lawmakers Budget Pay Raise in $55.2 Billion Budget

Illinois legislators are set to receive yet another pay raise as part of the state’s massive $55.2 billion budget, the largest in Illinois history. The 3,300-page spending plan was filed late Friday, just a day before the vote deadline. The budget includes a $7,000 pay bump for lawmakers, pushing the total pay raise under Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration to more than $30,000 since he took office.

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