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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Avenues To Independence

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 24, 2025

Avenues To Independence, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $195,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Northlight Theatre profiled

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 23, 2025

Northlight Theatre, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $1,172,520 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 22, 2025

Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

By F. R. Stewart | Aug 21, 2025

Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $3,000,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois Rep. Mussman’s renewable energy law extension bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 5, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to extend the repeal date of Illinois’ renewable energy law.

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Illinois Sen. Walker’s digital assets regulation bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 2, 2025

State Sen. Mark L. Walker authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate establishing regulations for digital asset businesses in Illinois.

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Illinois Rep. Muhl’s mental health involuntary admission bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl authored a bill amending Illinois mental health laws that passed both the House and Senate of the General Assembly.

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Illinois Sen. Murphy’s vehicle code amendment for school crosswalk safety passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura M. Murphy authored a bill allowing local governments to install rapid flashing beacons at school crosswalks, which passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Murphy school safety drill standards bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura M. Murphy’s bill amending school safety drill requirements passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Sen. Murphy’s tree transportation regulation bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura M. Murphy authored a bill revising tree transportation rules that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Fine’s carbon dioxide pipeline regulation bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend carbon dioxide pipeline regulations and compensation frameworks.

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Illinois Sen. Fine’s health care transparency bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, requiring health plans to provide detailed coverage information to enrollees.

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Illinois Sen. Fine’s baby food safety testing bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Laura Fine’s bill regulating toxic element testing in baby foods passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Gong-Gershowitz’s public defenders duties bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz authored a bill amending the Counties Code that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Muhl’s township police protection authorization bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl authored a bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate, allowing townships in large counties to contract for police protection in unincorporated areas.

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Illinois Rep. Muhl’s mental health facility employee accountability bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl authored a bill amending procedures for abuse allegations in mental health facilities that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Muhl’s special education joint agreement bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl’s bill allowing school districts to form joint agreements for special education passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Mussman’s mental health confidentiality amendment bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill amending mental health confidentiality laws that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Mussman’s swimming facility construction permit bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Mussman authored a bill amending the Swimming Facility Act that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Murphy’s teaching license suspension bill passes House and Senate

By F. R. Stewart | May 24, 2025

State Sen. Laura M. Murphy authored a bill amending the Illinois School Code that passed both the House and Senate, addressing teaching license suspension and revocation procedures.