Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
The federal government will require states like Illinois with high SNAP error rates to cover a greater portion of benefits
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New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
Beginning July 1, only drivers aged 87 and older will be required to take a driving test annually to renew...
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
Four presidents and countless celebrities attended the ceremonial opening.
Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term
New spending in the budget is minimal as expected revenue growth slows.
Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
The measures would address delays at all stages of the state’s contracting process.
A look inside new Obama museum ahead of its Juneteenth official opening
The Obama Presidential Center will open on Juneteenth with interactive exhibits, community spaces and a museum dedicated to the presidency...
Raoul suggests underfunding of his office could make winning legal battles against Trump harder
Raoul said lawmakers reduced his anticipated budget allocation by $10 million.
Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
Bills range from amending the megaprojects bill to a proposal that only focuses on Arlington Heights
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall.
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Federal drug discount program becomes an issue for state lawmakers.
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