Third Reading Report: July 28, 2025

Cook County Democratic Party Endorsements At a union hall on Chicago’s South Side on Friday, July 18th, the Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee announced their list of endorsements for the 2026 Democratic Party Primary on March 17, 2026. Cook County,...

Third Reading Report: July 21, 2025

In a press conference held on Wednesday, July 16, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced that she would not seek reelection for a fourth term. Prior to becoming Comptroller in a 2016 special election, Mendoza served as a six-term Illinois State Representative...

Third Reading Report: July 14, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) passed both chambers of Congress, and President Trump signed it into law on July 4. Most major provisions, including Medicaid cuts, tax cuts, and SALT deduction changes, will take effect on January 1, 2026. SNAP eligibility...

Third Reading Report: July 7, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker formally launched his campaign for a third term as Governor of Illinois the last week of June. While many predicted he would run for reelection, it left open the question of who would join him on the ticket. Current Lieutenant Governor Juliana...
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