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Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products

Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products

Leaders mark huge expansion of national wildlife refuge straddling Illinois, Wisconsin

Leaders mark huge expansion of national wildlife refuge straddling Illinois, Wisconsin

Shaw Local journalists take home 33 Illinois Press Association awards for 2024 coverage

Shaw Local journalists take home 33 Illinois Press Association awards for 2024 coverage

Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push

Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children

ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor

Why the Bears should take their time on new stadium plans: Silvy

Why the Bears should take their time on new stadium plans: Silvy

Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector – Shaw Local

With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector – Shaw Local

Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April

Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April

Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances – Shaw Local

Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances – Shaw Local

Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois – Shaw Local

Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois – Shaw Local

Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.

Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

Drought concerns rise in northern Illinois as precipitation falls short

Drought concerns rise in northern Illinois as precipitation falls short

Senate’s transit funding, delivery tax proposal stalls in House

Senate’s transit funding, delivery tax proposal stalls in House

Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package – Shaw Local

Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package – Shaw Local

New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget

New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget

Red Cross shares summer safety tips for food, water activities

Red Cross shares summer safety tips for food, water activities

‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois

‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois

Illinois lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it

Illinois lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it

Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could affect air quality in northern Illinois this weekend

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could affect air quality in northern Illinois this weekend

Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors

Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors

Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse-racing industry in Illinois – Shaw Local

Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse-racing industry in Illinois – Shaw Local

Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication

Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication

Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase – Shaw Local

Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase – Shaw Local

Why Bears fans should get excited about Ben Johnson’s leadership approach: Silvy

Why Bears fans should get excited about Ben Johnson’s leadership approach: Silvy