Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Delegates focus on reproductive rights, labor support on Day 2 of convention
Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Election kicks into high gear at Illinois State Fair ahead of next week’s DNC
In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket Governor’s Day at State Fair draws party faithful from across the state
The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ hit with lawsuit from libertarian group
State Fair to kick off Thursday as officials unveil 2024 butter cow State Fair to kick off Thursday as officials unveil 2024 butter cow ‘It’s showtime’ is theme for this year’s festivities
Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections Pritzker signs bills safeguarding various reproductive rights for residents, visitors of Illinois
New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities Expands existing law to include federal prisons, county jails
Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansion Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansion State-regulated insurance plans will be required to cover midwife services next year
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable treatment option for women experiencing certain emergencies, and regulate how providers and authorities can keep and use abortion patient data.