Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds
State struggles again to get money out the door for after-school programs.
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
Debate continues over expansion of 340B discount drug program
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge suspected noncitizens, documents suggest
Newly unearthed emails shed more light on the federal government’s intended purpose of voter data lawsuits, according to new filings.
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Changes in federal social programs could threaten school funding in low-income areas.
Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling
Illinois lawmakers wanted to ask voters to approve a plan to insert part of the federal Voting Rights Act into...
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield
Article Summary The Illinois House and Senate approved hundreds of bills this week ahead of a Friday deadline, including a...
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of bills as the legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise
Insurance costs are expected to increase by $380 million, or 9%, next year.
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