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Several prongs of Gov. JB Pritzker’s legislative agenda began to move this week.Those include youth social media protections, a ban on cell phones in classrooms and allowing some community colleges to offer four-year degrees.

Legislation to establish a prescription drug affordability board passed its first legislative hurdle in committee Tuesday though changes are forthcoming.

Midwestern governors, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker, are seeking a permanent solution to being able to use the ethanol blend E15 gasoline that’s cheaper but some say more polluting at a time when gasoline prices are rising.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.

The Illinois Department of Public Health still heavily regulates and warns against consumption of raw milk due to it causing illnesses, including a recent outbreak of Campylobacter infection.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago. The state Republican Party overall is also trying to present a more united front for the general election after the party has been bruised by internal divisions.

The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about their effects on energy prices, water and the environment.

Primary election results confirm candidates for November's general election

In 2025, Illinois fell short of meeting its previous goal of having 60% of its adult population earning either a college degree or high-quality postsecondary credential. Recent studies have shown there are significant disparities in upward mobility in Illinois between people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Chicago’s new 10.25% tax on sports bets is facing bipartisan pushback in the Illinois General Assembly as lawmakers support bills that would block Chicago and other municipalities from setting their own sports wagering taxes.