Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer
Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Local journalism measures have evolved, shrunk since beginning of session
As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find Former funeral director surrendered his license after state regulators found deplorable conditions
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system As legislative session nears its end, policy platform part of ongoing clean energy debate
Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations
For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout Bost survives close congressional race against former GOP governor candidate
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker executive order creates advisory council for affordable sickle cell treatment Capitol Briefs: Pritzker executive order creates advisory council for affordable sickle cell treatment Council to recommend how the Illinois Medicaid program can cover new, expensive therapies
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments on the ballot through petitions.
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated