Illinois Legislative News: August 25, 2025 On August 18, the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee held a subject matter hearing on the impact of recent federal policy changes on Illinois’ clean energy sector and the broader electricity market. Lawmakers heard...

Illinois Legislative News: August 18, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group The 2025 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on June 1 after passing a total of 436 bills. Many significant measures, such as the FY 2026 budget package and other...

Illinois Legislative News: August 11, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group On Sunday, August 3, Texas Democrats left the state in a bid to block a vote on the redistricting of the state’s congressional map to add additional Republican seats. The redistricting move was...

We’re excited to announce that distinguished legal advisor Elias “Louie” Mossos has joined Third Reading Consulting Group as our new Vice President. With more than 20 years of experience in and around Illinois government, Louie brings a deep bench of legal, policy,...

Illinois Legislative News: August 4, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group On Thursday, July 31, Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-7) announced his retirement. At the conclusion of his final term, Davis will have served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, ending...

Illinois Legislative News: July 28, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group Cook County Democratic Party Endorsements At a union hall on Chicago’s South Side on Friday, July 18th, the Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee announced their list of endorsements for...

Illinois Legislative News: July 21, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group In a press conference held on Wednesday, July 16, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced that she would not seek reelection for a fourth term. Prior to becoming Comptroller in a 2016...

Illinois Legislative News: July 14, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) passed both chambers of Congress, and President Trump signed it into law on July 4. Most major provisions, including Medicaid cuts, tax cuts, and SALT...

Illinois Legislative News: July 7, 2025 Third Reading Consulting Group Governor J.B. Pritzker formally launched his campaign for a third term as Governor of Illinois the last week of June. While many predicted he would run for reelection, it left open the question of...

2025 End of Session Report: Illinois General Assembly Third Reading Consulting Group This comprehensive report from Third Reading Consulting Group provides a clear and concise overview of the key legislation, budgetary decisions, and policy changes that emerged from...