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
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
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
Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan Stateville may close as early as September under Pritzker’s prison plan Department of Corrections officials lay out closure, rebuild timeline to lawmakers
House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs Services now in three agencies to be consolidated under one roof
ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers
State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin State officials offer last goodbye to former Thompson Center as renovations begin Postmodern building sold in 2022 after causing state headaches over maintenance costs
Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen Two state departments say they are open to further regulating industry
House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo Advocacy organization gives Illinois a failing grade in 2023 report