Third Reading Report: January 26, 2026

The House Convenes for 2026 Session The House met for three days ​l​ast week, spending most of its time debating non-binding resolutions on federal issues such as ICE, healthcare subsidies, childcare funding cuts, and tariffs. The chamber wrapped up Thursday morning...

Third Reading Report: January 19, 2026

Illinois General Assembly Back in Session The Illinois General Assembly returned to Springfield last week. The Senate met briefly on Tuesday and Wednesday, although they conducted no substantive business. The Senate adjourned until February 3, leaving a quiet few...

Third Reading Report: January 12, 2026

The federal government, effective immediately, is withholding more than $10B in family and childcare assistance from Illinois and four other states as part of a broad effort to crack down on what federal officials describe as fraud and misuse in state‑run programs....
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