Jenna Schweikert
UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program2026 UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program intern for Capital News Illinois.
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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. -
Annual ceremony honored Chicago, Park Forest officers who died in line of duty in 2025 -
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