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Mike Miletich

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Mike Miletich

    IL GOP lawmakers hope to repeal digital ad tax, social media platform fee before Jan. 1 (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois House and Senate Republicans are calling on the General Assembly to repeal several new taxes created at the end of the spring session. They argue the taxes will cost Illinois more money than they will take in. Democratic leaders passed and signed the $56 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget with new revenue coming from several taxes impacting companies. The majority party approved a digital advertising tax, social media platform fee, and a tax on sports bets placed

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Mike Miletich

    State leaders distribute 8,000 books to children during Illinois Literacy Day (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – State leaders celebrated Illinois Literacy Day on Wednesday by distributing more than 8,000 books to children across the state. The initiative comes as states are trying to address the country’s historic low literacy rate. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined the Illinois Literacy Foundation to donate books to families at 22 YMCA locations, reaching 118 early childhood centers and afterschool programs. The Democrat said reading opens a child’s imagination and bu

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Mike Miletich

    IL House Minority Leader introduces fair rental enforcement plan (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois Democrats have passed several plans in recent years to help renters, but House Republicans have filed a bill to support landlords trying to remove tenants. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) told WAND News that recent laws have harmed property owners, and it is past time for Springfield to support fair rental enforcement. Her plan could amend the state’s eviction law to allow the summons and complaint to be served to tenants within five business d

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Mike Miletich

    Bailey hopes to keep Choate Mental Health Center open (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Darren Bailey told reporters Monday that he will keep the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center open if he is elected governor. However, Gov. JB Pritzker said he listened to advice from advocates for people with developmental disabilities on why the state should pursue other options. Bailey said he understands the Anna facility has faced serious failures over the years with staff misconduct and abuse of residents. The Republican said patients deserve to be safe

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Mike Miletich

    Pritzker demands data center regulations during veto session (opens the original)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Gov. JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session. Negotiations are happening behind the scenes while local governments across the state are making tough decisions about data centers. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers hoped to pass the POWER Act before the spring session ended. However, the legislation failed to move out of House and Senate committees before the General Assembly adjourned. The plan could create policies ensu

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