Illinois launches new program to provide food benefits to people who lost SNAP
State lawmakers appropriated $70 million for the FRESH program this year.
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Report finds ‘pattern and practice’ of sexual harassment by ex-Rep. Harry Benton
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch continues to face scrutiny for his handling of past allegations.
Pritzker signs law regulating how social media platforms interact with children
The new law imposes new restrictions on how social media companies can interact with minors.
A new Illinois law keeps hospital finances hidden from the public
A new law in Illinois requires hospitals to file more financial information with state regulators, giving them a deeper look...
Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
Advocates call the bill a “massive step” forward but emphasize the need for funding to support it.
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation...
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
The troubled facility in southern Illinois is giving way to a need for more mental health beds in Chicago, state...
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
The Move would subject those organizations to open meetings, FOIA laws.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Prosecutors allege corruption scheme but supporters see possible racial motivation.
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Bill signed by Pritzker conforms property tax laws to U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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