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July 2025 Posts

Reader comments closed for the next week (07-25)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-25)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign updates (07-25)
Three-quarters of OEIG investigations into Paycheck Protection Program abuses resulted in misconduct findings (07-25)
SB 328 Puts Illinois’s Economy At Risk (07-25)
Sen. Dale Fowler honors term limit pledge, won’t seek reelection; Rep. Paul Jacobs launches bid for 59th Senate seat (07-25)
Hexaware: Your Globally Local IT Services Partner (07-25)
Pritzker to meet with Texas Dems as Trump urges GOP remaps (Updated) (07-25)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-25)
Open thread (07-25)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-25)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-25)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-25)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-25)
Live coverage (07-25)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-24)
IDFPR still hasn't implemented 2023 doctor shortage law, but now there's a new issue (07-24)
Madigan confidant Mike McClain sentenced to 2 years in corruption case (07-24)
Study shows Chicago homicides down 33 percent from last July, down 25 percent from summer of 2019 (07-24)
Catching up with the federal candidates (07-24)
Rate Croke’s Comptroller launch video (07-24)
Open thread (07-24)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-24)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-24)
Live coverage (07-24)
Pritzker: 'I don't see any reason why we would have a special session' but 'every day is different' (07-23)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-23)
Question of the day (07-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign news (07-23)
Planned Parenthood names new CEO, Medicaid funding remains on the chopping block (07-23)
Rahm before and after (07-23)
RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois (07-23)
Groups react to yet another PJM auction-induced price spike (07-23)
SB 328 Puts Illinois’s Economy At Risk (07-23)
Open thread (07-23)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-23)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-23)
Live coverage (07-23)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-22)
Pritzker on Texas remap, Stratton not being slated, whether state should opt in to new federal tax credit for private schools (Updated) (07-22)
Ozzy Osbourne (07-22)
A thorny question in corn country (07-22)
When PURPOSE Guides Progress Across Illinois And Around The World (07-22)
A quick fact check (07-22)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-22)
It’s just a resolution: Chicago leaders call on Springfield to ban masks, require identification for ICE agents (Updated) (07-22)
Open thread (07-22)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-22)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-22)
Live coverage (07-22)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated) (07-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (07-21)
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore sentenced to 2 years, $750,000 fine in corruption case (Updated x2) (07-21)
RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois (07-21)
Today's must-read (07-21)
Slating notes (07-21)
It’s almost a law (in January) (Updated x2) (07-21)
Key legislators warn transit chiefs on spending as Realtors trash legislative funding proposal (Updated) (07-21)
Open thread (07-21)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-21)
Sen. Villanueva: Swastikas, 'ICE rules' spray-painted on Little Village buildings, including her own (07-21)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-21)
Live coverage (07-21)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-18)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated) (07-18)
Adams County sheriff refuses to follow Illinois law on immigration arrests: 'I have no intentions of turning away ICE agents' (07-18)
AG Raoul joins lawsuit to block HHS changes to ACA health insurance marketplaces (07-18)
Chicago's barbecue creativity isn't tightly bound by rules or traditions (07-18)
12 trans Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers have submitted voluntary separation papers (07-18)
Open thread (07-18)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-18)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-18)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-18)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-18)
Live coverage (07-18)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-17)
Meanwhile… In Opposite Land (07-17)
Sen. DeWitte bows out of reelection (07-17)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-17)
Pritzker says $241.8 million federal funding for Illinois schools being withheld (07-17)
No deal, no special session: Buckner says transit talks not there yet (07-17)
When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds (07-17)
Catching up with the federal candidates (Updated x2) (07-17)
Hexaware: Your Globally Local IT Services Partner (07-17)
Open thread (07-17)
Isabel’s morning briefing (Updated) (07-17)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-17)
Live coverage (07-17)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-16)
TFI analysis: Transit's fiscal cliff will be $225 million smaller than expected because of state's online sales tax expansion (07-16)
Reform activist calls Harmon 'one of our state’s most prolific abusers of Illinois’ self-funding loophole' (07-16)
Comptroller Mendoza won't seek 4th term, leaves door open for mayoral bid (Updated x2) (07-16)
Question of the day (07-16)
C'mon, man (07-16)
SB 328 Puts Illinois’s Economy At Risk (07-16)
Your tax dollars at work (07-16)
Catching up with the federal candidates (Updated) (07-16)
Open thread (07-16)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-16)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-16)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-16)
Live coverage (07-16)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated) (07-15)
When PURPOSE Guides Progress Across Illinois And Around The World (07-15)
'That makes quality of life a business imperative' (07-15)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-15)
Some campaign stuff: Mendoza; CD9; GOP; Senate (07-15)
Question of the day (07-15)
Open thread (07-15)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-15)
Rate the first TV ad of the US Senate Democratic primary (07-15)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-15)
Live coverage (07-15)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-14)
Pritzker signs tariff-related EO (07-14)
Today's quotable (07-14)
First of the ‘ComEd Four’ sentenced: Hooker gets 1.5 years in Madigan bribery case (07-14)
SB 328 Puts Illinois’s Economy At Risk (07-14)
It's time for an all hands on deck response from Pritzker (07-14)
When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds (07-14)
Open thread (07-14)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-14)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-14)
Live coverage (07-14)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-11)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-11)
IDPH says the southern Illinois measles outbreak is over (07-11)
Sen. Preston spouted 2020 election denier talking points, but now says he will fight against Trump (07-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to Wednesday's edition (07-11)
The ILGOP in a nutshell (07-11)
Pritzker calls on GA to address 'unfair' State Farm rate hike during veto session (Updated x2) (07-11)
Open thread (07-11)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-11)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-11)
Live coverage (07-11)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-10)
The coming hit to hospitals (07-10)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-10)
Planned Parenthood of Illinois eyes $16M gap if Medicaid cuts proceed: “Closures are not off the table” (07-10)
Pritzker administration lays out impact of budget reconciliation law on Illinois (07-10)
RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois (07-10)
Open thread (07-10)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-10)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-10)
Live coverage (07-10)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-09)
Your feel-good story of the day (Updated) (07-09)
Question of the day (07-09)
Catching up with the federal candidates (07-09)
New York’s Democratic Governor Has Vetoed A Similar Bill Twice (07-09)
Open thread (07-09)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-09)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-09)
Live coverage (07-09)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-08)
SB 328 Puts Illinois’s Economy At Risk (07-08)
Question of the day (07-08)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-08)
Meta deal is Constellation’s blueprint for four Illinois nuclear plants (07-08)
Crowded 9th Congressional District race grows as Sen. Simmons joins the field (Updated) (07-08)
Open thread (07-08)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-08)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-08)
Live coverage (07-08)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-07)
Catching up with the congressionals (07-07)
Do better (07-07)
Big Beautiful Bill roundup: Pritzker says special session may not be needed, warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid; Planned Parenthood of Illinois pledges to continue care despite cuts (Updated) (07-07)
RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois (07-07)
'The Chosen One' tones himself down (07-07)
Open thread (07-07)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (07-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-07)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-07)
Live coverage (07-07)
Selected react to budget reconciliation bill passage (Updated x3 - Comments open) (07-03)
Reader comments closed for Independence Day (07-02)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Some fiscal news (07-02)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated) (07-02)
RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois (07-02)
Groups warn about plan that doesn't appear to be in the works (07-02)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-02)
Campaign news: Big Raja money; Benton over-shares; Rashid's large cash pile; Jeffries to speak at IDCCA brunch (07-02)
Rep. Hoan Huynh jumps into packed race for Schakowsky’s seat (Updated) (07-02)
Roundup: Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell for LG (07-02)
Open thread (07-02)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-02)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (Updated) (07-02)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-02)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-02)
Live coverage (07-02)
Trump admin freezes $240 million in grants for Illinois K-12 schools (07-01)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (07-01)
SB 328: Separating Lies From Truth (07-01)
Comptroller Mendoza: All GRF bills released, $1.9 billion in the bank, pension payments will be made early (07-01)
Question of the day (07-01)
Catching up with the federal candidates (07-01)
More proof that the Tribune editorial board doesn't read or trust its own newspaper (07-01)
Today's graphs: Mixed success for Pritzker (07-01)
Pritzker announces Christian Mitchell as LG pick (Updated) (07-01)
Open thread (07-01)
Isabel’s morning briefing (07-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (07-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (07-01)
Selected press releases (Live updates) (07-01)
Live coverage (07-01)

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