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Illinois Political Landscape Heats Up: Primaries, Dark Money Accusations, and Economic Shifts Ahead

Illinois Political Landscape Heats Up: Primaries, Dark Money Accusations, and Economic Shifts Ahead

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 Illinois politics heats up as primaries near, with a forum in IL-09 turning fierce when Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss accused state Sen. Laura Fine of accepting dark money and Trump donor funds, according to POLITICO. Commissioner Donna Miller earned Congressman Brad Schneider's endorsement in IL-02's Democratic primary, while Cook County Board races see Ald. Brendan Reilly airing ads against incumbent Toni Preckwinkle. State Rep. Murri Briel amended her open burn permit bill amid Republican backlash, per POLITICO.

Legislators filed SB 3821/HB 5367 to raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour by July 2026 and $27 by 2032, drawing small business concerns from NFIB Illinois. Chicago enacted tax hikes for FY2026, including a sports wagering rate jump from 2% to 10.25% and watercraft mooring fees from 7% to 23.25%, reports Grant Thornton. The Illinois House and Senate reconvene February 17, ahead of Governor Pritzker's Budget and State of the State addresses on February 18, via ISACo.

Economically, Chicago business activity grew for the first time since November 2023, per Illinois Policy Institute, with the Illinois EDC tracking 998 company expansions since 2022, creating 27,100 jobs and $23.9 billion in investment. Congressman Darin LaHood secured $19 million for district projects like Peoria industrial park upgrades and bridge replacements. COGFA's January briefing notes surging estate taxes but uneven general funds.

Community efforts advance with $3.6 million in local food infrastructure grants opening February 18 from IDOA, and $24 million for manufacturing training at community colleges, WTTW reports. School districts like Indian Prairie approved $26 million in renovations, while Ball-Chatham and Yorkville eye referendums. Infrastructure gains include a new I-80 interchange in Grundy County. No major recent weather events reported.

Looking Ahead: Watch primaries in 40 days, ILCC portal transition blacking out February 11, federal surface transportation bill impacts, and counties' funding push.

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