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The details of Illinois’ budget raising social media, crypto and fantasy sports taxes and pausing gas tax hike • Obama Avenue? Petitioners seek to rename Wabash Avenue again.
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Friday, June 5, 2026

Darren Bailey woos press after years of media attacks as Republican continues to try to reset image

The GOP nominee for governor was a guest speaker at the Illinois Press Association's annual convention in East Peoria on Thursday — the latest evolution in the Republican's efforts to reset his image.

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The details of Illinois’ budget raising social media, crypto and fantasy sports taxes and pausing gas tax hike

A nearly $56 billion state spending plan is headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after the Illinois legislature approved it in the early-morning hours of another overtime spring session.

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Obama Avenue? Petitioners seek to rename Wabash Avenue again.

Nearly 14,000 residents are petitioning to permanently change the name of one of the most recognizable streets in downtown Chicago.

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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump’s settlement fund

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund.

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House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republicans.

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President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump issued a memo Friday that calls for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence.

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Skokie Park District weighs $53 million bond referendum for new park, recreation improvements

Skokie voters may decide this fall whether to fund the development of a brand new park alongside the North Shore Channel and additional recreation projects through a proposed $53 million bond referendum.

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Hobart Mayor confirms he’s hired security for family due to threats

The Hobart City Council's Wednesday meeting was abruptly adjourned following a heated exchange between Mayor Josh Huddlestun and No Data Centers leader Alice Pawlowski.

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