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Illinois Takes Bold Stance: Lawsuit Against ICE, Education Funding Boost, and Economic Development Highlight State's Progressive Agenda

Illinois Takes Bold Stance: Lawsuit Against ICE, Education Funding Boost, and Economic Development Highlight State's Progressive Agenda

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 Illinois has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by ICE agents and plans to withhold funds tied to transgender policies, following incidents sparking protests in neighboring states. WTTW reports the state joined Minnesota in challenging these federal actions, amid concerns over public safety and overreach. Meanwhile, Governor JB Pritzker broke ground on an $87 million transformation of Illinois State University's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, funded by Rebuild Illinois, to modernize spaces for arts education and community engagement, with completion set for 2028. The Illinois State Board of Education requested a $350 million boost to K-12 funding via the evidence-based formula, alongside increases for student transportation, though facing a projected $2.2 billion state deficit. Chalkbeat Chicago notes this comes as progressive groups push for new taxes on the wealthy.

In business and economy news, Site Selection Magazine ranked Illinois number one in the Midwest and third nationally for workforce development, crediting innovative training programs and $13 billion in 2025 investments. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $24 million in grants for new Manufacturing Training Academies at downstate community colleges. However, the National Federation of Independent Business outlined 2026 priorities opposing tax hikes, job-killing mandates, and expanded liability for small businesses, as the General Assembly's spring session began this week. Critics like Senator Don DeWitte decry a new energy law signed by Pritzker that removes utility rate caps, potentially raising bills for families.

Crop budgets from farmdoc daily project negative returns for corn-soybean rotations in 2026 despite federal support, signaling challenges for farmers. No major recent weather events reported.

Looking Ahead: Watch for debates on a Chicago Bears stadium, progressive taxes, higher education spending, and Tier 2 pensions as the legislative session runs through May. Data center moratoriums in Aurora and federal funding freezes add uncertainty.

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