Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline Friday, February 2, 2024 Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan Wednesday, January 31, 2024 $55 million in grant funding will go to 111 local park projects
Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Innovation hub hopes to produce 500 jobs within 2 years Read more
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago Monday, January 29, 2024 Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington Read more
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources Monday, January 29, 2024 Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers Read more
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants Friday, January 26, 2024 Lawmakers begin offering proposals to address recent arrivals Read more
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Thursday, January 25, 2024 Grant funding is now available for Illinois grocery stores, the unemployment rate saw a slight bump and tax filing season is open. Read more
State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Request includes $35M for ‘newcomers,’ comes amid projected state budget deficit Read more