Illinois is making ‘rewilding’ an official conservation strategy
A new law in Illinois formalizes efforts to reintroduce native keystone species like bison and beavers in the state, which advocates say will help other species recover.
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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of Management and Budget to identify ways to withhold federal funding for states without a cash bail system.
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In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’
The Washington Post reported Saturday that the Pentagon has been considering for weeks deploying the military to Chicago.
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Texas Democrats in Illinois end two-week walkout, return to the Lone Star state
The departure marked the end of a nationally-watched standoff between the lawmakers and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who pushed the remap plan at President Donald Trump’s urging in a bid to add five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House.
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New law seeks to coordinate human trafficking response in Illinois
The law mandates ‘victim-centered’ training and better coordination among law enforcement, state agencies.
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Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits
A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.
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Texas Democrats ready to stay in Illinois ‘as long as it takes’ to fight GOP congressional maps
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi called the situation a “man-made catastrophe for democracy” while standing alongside some of the 40 Texas Democrats taking refuge in Illinois.
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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws
Lawmakers sent more than 400 bills to governor’s desk during the spring session.
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Unhealthy air alert issued for many Illinois counties due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Those most at risk of getting sick are people with respiratory or pulmonary disorders, as well as children and adults who are active outdoors, according to the state health department.
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How one prison is helping incarcerated men navigate transfer culture shock through peer education
Danville Correctional Center was one of the first in the state to do peer education. The latest course is for those transition from maximum to medium security environments.
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Feds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
In a filing known as a “statement of interest,” the Justice Department said the government has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit, although the filing stops short of asking the court for permission to intervene as a party in the case.
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College still pays off, but wage gaps persist in Illinois, study finds
College yields higher earnings postgraduation for all Illinois students, but disparities persist among graduates from low-income families, even if they have the same college degree as peers from more affluent families.
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Farmers in Illinois may lose conservation resources, allowing soil to ‘fly in the breeze’
After two years of funding cuts in Illinois, conservation advocates worry that soil health could suffer – and dust storms could become a greater risk.
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Carbon sequestration and the Mahomet Aquifer: scientists break down what you need to know
Carbon sequestration’s use is expanding on a large, commercial scale. Here’s what experts say people need to know about the controversial technology.
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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
The bill institutes new work requirements for many people to remain eligible for benefits and shifts some costs for the program to the states.
