UI Health holds back-to-school health and resource fair in Chicago
UI Health held its Back-to-School Health and Resource Fair in Chicago on Aug. 1, 2026, offering a community-health and resource-access touchpoint ahead of the school year.
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Springfield District 186 keeps 2026-27 school start after Illinois State Fair
Springfield Public Schools District 186 has approved an Aug. 24, 2026, start for the 2026-27 school year, keeping the opening of classes after the Illinois State Fair.
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Aurora reports elevated lead levels in drinking water at some homes
Aurora’s Water Production Division reported a lead action-level exceedance after finding elevated lead levels in drinking water at some homes, according to a city notice published July 14.
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Illinois opens 2026 electric-vehicle rebate cycle with $14 million available
Illinois residents can apply through Dec. 31 for rebates of up to $4,000 on qualifying all-electric vehicles, subject to eligibility rules and available funding.
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launches campaign for Chicago mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his campaign for Chicago mayor on Aug. 2, entering the citywide race with nearly $22 million in campaign cash reported in July.
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Illinois election board keeps 2026 candidate portal available ahead of Nov. 3 general election
The Illinois State Board of Elections continues to maintain its 2026 candidate portal as candidates and political committees navigate the general-election cycle ahead of the Nov. 3 statewide vote.
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Illinois secretary of state announces auto-insurance reform after four-year effort
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced an auto-insurance reform July 16, 2026, describing it as a four-year effort focused on consumer protections, transparency and rate oversight.
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Capitol Avenue closure listed through August as Springfield summer work schedule continues
Springfield’s city work schedule for the week of July 20 lists Lindsay Bridge work from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a Capitol Avenue closure that began April 20 and is listed through August 2026.
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Illinois State Fair to open Aug. 13 in Springfield with parade, digital ticketing and Route 66 theme
The 2026 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 13-23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, with an opening-day Twilight Parade, digital ticketing, Grandstand acts and Route 66 centennial programming.
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Aurora transportation-program activity is referenced through Aug. 31, 2026
An official Aurora agenda record references transportation-program activity continuing through Aug. 31, 2026, but the available record does not identify a project, contractor, cost or roadway.
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Springfield posts FY2027 proposed budget materials and hearing record
Springfield has posted FY2027 proposed-budget documents, a budget calendar, hearing notice, amended summary and department presentations. The available record outlines the February appropriation schedule but does not, by itself, establish final enactment or the total budget amount.
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Illinois attorney general joins lawsuit challenging conditions on federal counterterrorism grants
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate lawsuit contesting election-system conditions attached to federal Homeland Security Grant Program funding.
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Chicago faces $130 million revenue shortfall as new forecast nears
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago is $130 million short of revenue expected under assumptions tied to the City Council-approved 2026 spending plan. A new forecast is expected by the end of August.
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Illinois EV rebate application window opens with up to $4,000 for qualifying low-income buyers
Illinois residents who bought qualifying new or used all-electric vehicles can apply for state rebates through Dec. 31, 2026, subject to program rules and available funding.
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Springfield advances $12.8 million advanced-metering contract for city utility
Springfield’s Committee of the Whole listed an ordinance to authorize a Landis+Gyr advanced metering infrastructure communications system for City Water, Light and Power, with spending capped at $12.8 million over 15 years.
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Aurora council approves ethics ordinance limiting business-linked campaign donations
Aurora City Council approved an ethics ordinance that caps certain campaign donations at $1,500 and broadens disclosure requirements for covered city participants.
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Aurora’s special census begins in designated new-construction areas
Aurora began the internet self-response period for its 2026 Special Census on July 23, focusing on specified recently built and occupied areas.
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Aurora adopts $1,500 campaign-donation cap for city contractors
Aurora City Council approved a comprehensive ethics ordinance July 15 that caps campaign donations at $1,500 from businesses or entities doing business with the city.
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White Sox use No. 1 pick on UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11.
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Illinois electric-vehicle rebate applications open statewide as program resumes Aug. 1
Illinois EPA has opened a new statewide application cycle for its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, allowing eligible residents to seek rebates for qualifying electric-vehicle purchases under program rules.
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Chicago school board approves amended CPS budget that restores planned job cuts
The Chicago Board of Education approved an alternative FY2027 budget on July 30, restoring positions targeted for elimination while assuming $150 million in additional Illinois funding that has not been committed.
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2026 Illinois State Fair scheduled to open in Springfield on Aug. 13
The 2026 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 13-23 in Springfield, with Bailey Zimmerman and Shinedown among the announced Illinois Lottery Grandstand performers.