Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
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Bears stadium package has ‘positive momentum’ in Springfield, but not in end zone
Bears stadium bill has momentum, but not in end zone yet
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
State body OKs Department of Corrections mail scanning rule, with prison reform advocates upset.
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Supporters hope the measure can help stave off future projected energy shortages.
Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy
The objection does not stop the rules from taking effect.
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Energy legislation could pass in the fall veto session — if an agreement is reached in time.
Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
Illinois adopts tougher gun laws while courts grow increasingly skeptical.
Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield
Electric utility bills will increase for millions of Illinoisans this summer because the state’s demands for power are increasing faster ...
State on track to end health coverage program for immigrant adults
A state-funded health care program for certain noncitizens could be nearing its end.
With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
With electricity prices expected to spike this summer in norther Illinois, lawmakers are offering various proposals to keep prices low. ...
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