Indicted former lawmaker’s corruption trial up in the air after hospitalization forces delay Indicted former lawmaker’s corruption trial up in the air after hospitalization forces delay Tuesday, February 6, 2024 U.S. Attorney accuses Sam McCann of ‘manufactured crisis’ after test results largely normal
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates
State Supreme Court denies state lawmaker’s bid to vacate gun ban ruling State Supreme Court denies state lawmaker’s bid to vacate gun ban ruling Tuesday, February 6, 2024 GOP state Rep. Dan Caulkins has been denied multiple times by state, federal high courts Read more
Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization Monday, February 5, 2024 Sam McCann was set to represent himself in a bench trial beginning Monday Read more
Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants Monday, February 5, 2024 Illinois was rated mostly average for its lung cancer policies, announced two more opioid settlements and launched a new grant program for in-state manufacturers. Read more
Capitol Briefs: Sparta facility inks trapshooting contest extension; IDPH encourages heart health Capitol Briefs: Sparta facility inks trapshooting contest extension; IDPH encourages heart health Friday, February 2, 2024 The Amateur Trapshooting Association signed a contract keeping its Grand American competition in Sparta until at least 2036, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is raising awareness for... Read more
Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Friday, February 2, 2024 Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August Read more
Group challenging Trump’s ballot access in Cook County court hopes for quick decision Group challenging Trump’s ballot access in Cook County court hopes for quick decision Friday, February 2, 2024 Judge asked to overturn Board of Elections ruling Read more