Gov. JB Pritzker reported more than $9 million in gross income in 2025 — not including trust income — as his estimated wealth topped $4 billion. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/lL2pN4v

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Regulators approved an $82 million rate hike for Nicor Gas Thursday that utility watchdogs describe as a “compromise.” The approved settlement includes a separate labor deal reached by the attorney general’s office that has come under fire from advocates. buff.ly/xUqoTKl

The state has relieved $1.4 billion in medical debt for 700,000 Illinoisans with a $10 million investment. Bernarda Malevska reports. buff.ly/1KQoHJJ

The only scheduled governor’s debate between Gov. JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey was marked by interruptions, a drinking game and federal issues. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/o46S6bx

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Gov. Pritzker is “still evaluating the rules” of a federal school choice tax credit program, though he has concerns. He previously said he was waiting for the federal government to publish rules, which it did on Oct. 1.

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A McKendree University alumnus accused of threatening a campus mass shooting in 2025 and stalking an employee for years pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday. Penny Bordewick reports for Southern Illinois Source. buff.ly/mQx17Lf

What's Gov. JB Pritzker's plan if he wins a third term amid a growing national profile? He sat down with @benszalinski.bsky.social @brendenmoore.bsky.social to explain. buff.ly/hntHsaA

For the third time in Trump's second term, the federal government has denied Illinois' request for disaster relief after severe weather. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/hdFaq4F

A new report found state wagering taxes brought in over $2.6 billion last year, up 19% from the year prior. Revenue growth was driven by slot machines and sports gambling, with parlays accounting for 3-in-5 sports bets. @maggiedough.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/GQvgWT2

All of Illinois is facing a diesel-fuel price disaster, according to Gov. JB Pritzker. Story by @medillschool.bsky.social student Bernarda Malevska. buff.ly/w6ZfCq8

Illinois Republicans ask Attorney General for help after Champaign County clerk sends out hundreds of mislabeled ballots. @benszalinski.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/ExJbhrT

Darren Bailey thinks he has a shot at beating Gov. JB Pritzker this time around. But can he overcome national headwinds? @benszalinski.bksy.social and @brendenmoore.bksy.social report. buff.ly/bowRIfH