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.
President Donald Trump
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Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertainty
Governor Pritzker has directed state agencies to reserve nearly $500 million in spending for the current fiscal year in response to the uncertainty over the economy and federal funding, with the reserves largely focusing on cost savings such as forgoing hiring in certain agencies.
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Gains for the Rich, Leaves Black Households Behind
President Donald Trump’s new tax law has exacerbated racial and economic inequalities, increasing taxes on low-income Americans and funneling wealth upward to the top 1%, while also reducing public benefits and increasing racial disparities.
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How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
Candidates for the 2026 Illinois Senate election have released proposals to address housing, health care, and cost of living issues, with similarities in their plans but differences in how to achieve them.
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National Guard ordered to leave
The Texas National Guard has been deactivated and is leaving the Elwood, Illinois area after being sent by President Trump to protect federal immigration agents and facilities, but were never deployed due to a court block.
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Governor Pritzker Pushes for Tax Code Changes to Mitigate Impact of Federal Cuts
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes changes to the state’s tax code in response to federal tax policies that could reduce state revenue, potentially saving the state $250 million in FY26.
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“No Kings” protest prompts residents to speak out in Joliet, Bolingbrook
On Saturday, Oct 18, thousands of people in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Naperville protested the No Kings rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarian agenda.
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Elwood is staging area for National Guard deployment to Chicago
The National Guard has been deployed to the Elwood U.S. Army Reserve Center in Illinois, despite a lawsuit filed by the IL Attorney General and objections from local legislators, who believe the money could be better used to address real issues facing the community.
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Bad Bunny set to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show, bringing Latin music to the center of pop-culture and celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage.
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Pritzker directs agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued an executive order to prepare for an economic downturn, requiring state agencies to identify spending reductions and create reserves in their budgets due to fears of slow economic growth triggered by federal policies and tariffs.
