Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Friday, June 10, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday aimed at expanding the state’s mental health workforce and improving access to mental and behavioral health services throughout the state.
New poll shows Bailey ahead in GOP primary; Irvin ‘reassessing’ strategy New poll shows Bailey ahead in GOP primary; Irvin ‘reassessing’ strategy Friday, June 10, 2022 A new poll from the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago radio station WBEZ shows downstate state Sen. Darren Bailey with a 15-point lead on Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the GOP governor race, a major reversal with 18 days to go before polls close on Tuesday, June 28.
ANALYSIS: Pritzker, Mendoza see record ‘rainy day fund’ balance as proof of fiscal achievement ANALYSIS: Pritzker, Mendoza see record ‘rainy day fund’ balance as proof of fiscal achievement Friday, June 10, 2022 The state’s “rainy day” fund – spent down to essentially nothing during the 2015-2017 budget impasse – now has its highest-ever balance of $750 million after a $320... Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion Tuesday, June 7, 2022 A new survey released this week suggests Illinoisans are more moderate on the issue of abortion than the current Democratic-controlled General Assembly, but it is unclear whether that will cost... Read more
DCFS timeline shows agency visited family one day before 8-year-old’s death DCFS timeline shows agency visited family one day before 8-year-old’s death Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Amaria Osby’s friends and family were to gather Tuesday, not to celebrate her eighth birthday, but to attend her funeral. Andrea Hagler, Amaria’s mother, won’t be there. She is... Read more
Pritzker willing to call out National Guard to Chicago, if asked Pritzker willing to call out National Guard to Chicago, if asked Monday, June 6, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker indicated Monday he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to help deal with a violent crime spree in Chicago, but only if he’s asked to do so. Read more
Pritzker announces progress in processing rape case evidence, signs highway camera expansion Pritzker announces progress in processing rape case evidence, signs highway camera expansion Friday, June 3, 2022 The Illinois State Police announced Friday that all sexual assault evidence is being processed within the 180-day timeframe outlined in state law – bringing to zero the number of legally... Read more
ANALYSIS: More attacks as GOP governor field takes single stage for 1st time ANALYSIS: More attacks as GOP governor field takes single stage for 1st time Friday, June 3, 2022 Things got a bit chippy Thursday night when the six Republican candidates took the stage together for the first time for a debate in Chicago. Read more