Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Friday, May 17, 2024 Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Friday, May 17, 2024 Service providers, state agency officials joined governor for Springfield panel
With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table Friday, May 17, 2024 With governor’s $1.1 billion plan in question, General Assembly considers its options Read more
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Thursday, May 16, 2024 Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer Read more
Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Lawmakers consider tax break for news publishers, state-sponsored journalism scholarships Thursday, May 16, 2024 Local journalism measures have evolved, shrunk since beginning of session Read more
As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Former funeral director surrendered his license after state regulators found deplorable conditions Read more
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Tuesday, May 14, 2024 State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony Read more
Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Capitol Briefs: Republicans sue over law banning legislative candidate slating Monday, May 13, 2024 Report says natural gas prices could triple in next 10 years without state action Read more