Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is a step closer to acquiring a 1,500-acre state park in DeKalb County, much of which was once part of a reservation that was illegally seized from the tribe in the mid-19th century.
Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Budget negotiations will extend into next week as House leaves Springfield Sunday, May 26, 2024 Two chambers ‘very close’ on agreement, but further amendments expected Read more
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Saturday, May 25, 2024 If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable treatment option for women experiencing certain emergencies,... Read more
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Saturday, May 25, 2024 Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Friday, May 24, 2024 Lawmakers miss self-imposed Friday deadline for budget, advance hundreds of bills Read more
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Thursday, May 23, 2024 But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support. Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Thursday, May 23, 2024 Lawmakers also pass bills aimed at climate change education, safe battery recycling Read more