Jenna Schweikert
UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program2026 UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program intern for Capital News Illinois.
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As 2026 sets a record for tornadoes in Illinois, blue states struggle to get federal emergency funds -
The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers. -
Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees -
Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant -
The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation -
The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI -
The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future is uncertain -
The eight-bill package tackles consumer protection, education, transparency -
20 firefighters, six units were awarded for acts of heroism, bravery, service -
What do drug prices, hospital closures, and pensions have in common? They’re all shaping affordability debates at the Illinois Capitol. The UIS PAR class of 2026 has more.
