Pritzker reflects on three years of pandemic as disaster declarations are set to end Pritzker reflects on three years of pandemic as disaster declarations are set to end Wednesday, May 10, 2023 In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recalls being handed a report from researchers at the University of Illinois.
As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities that have few options for buying food.
Lawmakers look to end ‘common carrier’ exemption for ride-share companies Lawmakers look to end ‘common carrier’ exemption for ride-share companies Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly. Read more
Assault weapons ban back in place for now after appellate court’s order Assault weapons ban back in place for now after appellate court’s order Friday, May 5, 2023 The assault weapons ban that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in January is back in force after a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a temporary injunction that a lower court judge in East... Read more
Expected cost for Illinois’ noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion Expected cost for Illinois’ noncitizen health care program grows to $1.1 billion Thursday, May 4, 2023 The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the... Read more
Amended Native American repatriation measure heads to full Senate Amended Native American repatriation measure heads to full Senate Thursday, May 4, 2023 For decades, Illinois has failed to return Native American remains and belongings to their communities despite a federal law mandating states to do so. Illinois has the second-largest collection... Read more
Bill blocking libraries from state funding if they ban books clears General Assembly Bill blocking libraries from state funding if they ban books clears General Assembly Wednesday, May 3, 2023 A bill that would block libraries from receiving state grants if they ban books cleared the Illinois Senate Wednesday and will soon be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker, who is expected to sign it. Read more
Latest state budget forecast puts brakes on previously predicted surplus Latest state budget forecast puts brakes on previously predicted surplus Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has decreased its current-year budget forecast by $728 million, erasing much of a once-predicted surplus that had led Gov.... Read more