Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Developed in a public-private partnership, the sites seek to share work, training and volunteer opportunities for SNAP recipients.
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
This was the last of three hearings specifically focused on data centers.
Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states
Despite governor-led efforts to expand preschool programs, a nationwide report says Illinois’ progress has stalled.
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease school bus driver shortage
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
150,000 Illinois households may lose federal food assistance beginning May 1
Volunteers called on Illinois to replenish SNAP benefits that the federal government cut.
Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers
Lawmakers hear of rising demand in second hearing of three
Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’
The Standard Initiator is crucial for space travel.
Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate
As state lawmakers debate how to regulate artificial intelligence, the federal government is discouraging states’ efforts to do so.
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.
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