Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Lung Association gives mixed review of state’s air quality
Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Capitol Briefs: Pritzker touts manufacturing training funding, announces cultural districts Proposed budget includes another $24 million for manufacturing training academies
In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges Prosecutors played hours of McCann’s FBI testimony in court prior to his plea
Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs
As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling $1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales decline