Advocates rallied at the Illinois Capitol to support three bills that would provide assistance to those who have lost access to their SNAP benefits due to changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Illinois House unveils new version of Bears’ megaprojects bill
The Illinois House has unveiled a new version of property tax legislation that the Chicago Bears say is a prerequisite for building a new domed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, and the measure is expected to be considered in committee on Wednesday.
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Plainfield Looks to Avoid Joliet’s “Mad Rush” with Data Center Moratorium
The Plainfield Village Board has approved a 180-day moratorium on all data center applications and permits to update zoning laws and ensure local power grids can handle the demand before allowing developers to break ground.
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This Earth Day, Humanity Is Failing Our “First Commandment”
We are facing the sixth mass extinction, caused by human activity, and must transition from finite to infinite energy sources to protect the garden we were given.
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Republican Caucus Wants Control
The Will County Republican Caucus has approved a measure to restore local control over commercial solar facilities, which was removed by a state law in 2023, and a resolution will be sent to the state to restore that authority.
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Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
Illinois lawmakers are currently in a battle with banks and credit unions over the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would prohibit financial institutions from charging fees on the tax and tip portions of consumer bills and bans them from making up the fees elsewhere.
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Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission to Hold Public Hearing in Chicago
The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) will hold a public hearing on April 25, 2026, to discuss the Taking Account harms report and explore paths to reparative justice for Black Illinoisans descended from American Slavery.
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Gaylord Building Historic Site Wins Two State Museum Awards
The Gaylord Building Historic Site received two statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums for its work in exhibition design, public history, and community engagement, recognizing its 50 Years to Overnight Success exhibit and Story Wall initiative.
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Plainfield Halts Data Center Growth to Avoid Struggles Seen in Joliet and Yorkville
The Village of Plainfield has adopted an ordinance to place a 180-day moratorium on the development of data centers within the village, citing environmental concerns and insufficient power infrastructure.
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Joliet Council Votes to Open Former JJC Student Housing to General Public
The Joliet City Council has approved an amendment to an existing ordinance that now allows a multi-family development to serve tenants that are not affiliated with Joliet Junior College.
