Wirepoints https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Wirepoints Home llinois Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois – NPR IL University of Illinois medical school pushes ‘equitable assessments’ for professors – Campus Reform Video shows moment Chicago man allegedly used SUV as weapon against ICE agent, prosecutors say – FOX News Mayor Brandon Johnson’s health commissioner exits – Chicago Tribune* Lawmakers looking to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in Illinois – WCIA (Champaign) Progressive governance is a constant struggle, a 3-year check-in with Mayor Johnson – The Triibe Illinois Dems seek to expand post-release convict support, housing – Center Square Rich Miller: Safety-net hospitals, programs for homeless people could face cuts by Illinois – Chicago Sun-Times Lifeguard (not) On Duty – Eric Allie for Illinois Policy Biometrics privacy law’s territorial reach limited, appeals court says – Center Square Grifters, Come to Chicago Now — Before It’s Too Late – Chicago Contrarian BOS Center expansion project working its way through Illinois statehouse – WICS (Springfield) No public funds for new transit safety group – Center Square Column: Urbana investment plan would put symbolic target on Israel’s back – Champaign News-Gazette Aurora lost nearly $1.1M from city bank accounts after employee fell for phone scam – NBC5 (Chicago) Chicago politicians are doing Windy City politician things to try to keep the Bears in town – FOX News $15 Million Intermountain Electronics Expansion Coming to Centralia – RiverBender (Alton) State legislators on state budget talks happening now – WEEK (Peoria) Body camera video shows Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant’s arrest after Calumet Park traffic stop – CBS2 (Chicago) Bill regulating powerful AI models advances – Capitol News IL CPS Board Member, Policy Analyst Weigh in on District’s $732M Budget Deficit – WTTW (Chicago) 10 provisions in the latest Illinois cannabis omnibus bill – Capitol News IL Bill banning traveling animal exhibitors from using wild animals heading to Pritzker’s desk – WCIA (Champaign) Movement to divide Illinois into two states gains traction in suburbs – Axios ‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills – Capitol News IL Chicago Teachers Union political director running for school board president – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo Commentary: Chicago’s parking meter deal was rushed. The Bears megaprojects bill shouldn’t be. – Chicago Tribune* A Bill Comes Due: Chicago’s Johnson and Teacher’s Union Lose Fight for Loan to Sustain Bloated Budget – Jonathan Turley When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that – Capitol News IL Universal health care proposal in Illinois Senate would eliminate private insurance, cover undocumented migrants – WQRF (Rockford) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson jabs Pritzker amid Bears saga: ‘I’m not a billionaire’ – FOX32 (Chicago) Cook County Judge Rejects Push to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Investigate Alleged ICE Misconduct – WTTW (Chicago) Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks – Capitol News IL Chicago Tribune strikes 11th-hour deal to buy Daily Herald, outbidding suburban suitor – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo Mendoza wants lawmakers to restrict use of TIF funds – Capitol News IL Illinois payroll jobs up, unemployment rate unaffected in April, IDES says – WCIA (Champaign) Cook Co. sending out millions in property tax refunds after year-long delay – ABC7 (Chicago) Mayor Johnson, city officials outline 2026 Chicago summer safety strategy – ABC7 (Chicago) Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds – Capitol News IL Illinois bill would give teachers due process but raises concerns about patterns of bad behavior – WGLT (NPR at ISU) House GOP pushes Pritzker for local control – Center Square Prescription board bill advances without money – Center Square Session cheat sheet: What’s ahead as Illinois General Assembly nears its conclusion – Capitol News IL ‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control – Capitol News IL Illinois drivers pay nation’s second-highest gas taxes ahead of Memorial Day – Illinois Policy Bad revenue forecasts drive reckless state spending – Illinois Policy Paul Vallas: The Chicago City Council must empower itself for better budget oversight – Illinois Policy Trump administration gives Illinois nearly $300 million to replace toxic lead pipes – WBEZ (Chicago) Bill requiring businesses to pay employees during jury duty sent to Pritzker’s desk – WAND (Decatur)