Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Service providers, state agency officials joined governor for Springfield panel
With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table With governor’s $1.1 billion plan in question, General Assembly considers its options
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
Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Report says natural gas prices could triple in next 10 years without state action
As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled More than 660,000 disenrolled following expiration of COVID-era rule, state reports
For many Illinoisans in flood-prone areas, buyouts are the only way out For many Illinoisans in flood-prone areas, buyouts are the only way out A state government home buyout program has helped hundreds of people move out of harm’s way. But for many, it takes too long.