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State Week: Trump targets Illinois with funding freeze; major energy package signed into law
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- State Week
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- Jan 9, 2026
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- 1739
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Summary
The Trump Administration froze about $10 billion in social services funding for five Democrat-led states. Also, Gov. JB Pritzker is touting a new energy law as a way to ensure the grid remains stable while addressing the cost for customers.