Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Senate Health Committee voted Tuesday to advance two bills which would create a prescription drug repository program and require that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge at homeless shelters.
High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults Tuesday, May 11, 2021 A man who was found guilty for acting as the lookout in a double homicide nearly three decades ago is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to find his mandatory life sentence without parole unconstitutional.
Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Tuesday, May 11, 2021 The Senate Education Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, including measures addressing special education, hairstyle discrimination and teaching Asian American history in public schools. Read more
WITH PODCAST: Disinvestment, pandemic leave Illinois’ state of mental health care in ‘crisis’ WITH PODCAST: Disinvestment, pandemic leave Illinois’ state of mental health care in ‘crisis’ Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Rooted in disinvestment and growing amid economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois is facing a statewide mental health crisis due to workforce shortages and accessibility. Read more
LaSalle investigation prompts legislation strengthening inspectors general LaSalle investigation prompts legislation strengthening inspectors general Monday, May 10, 2021 Lawmakers representing the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, including Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, unveiled new legislation that would allow inspectors general of state agencies to subpoena former state... Read more
Watchdog report finds COVID-19 safety protocols not enforced at Pulaski County jail Watchdog report finds COVID-19 safety protocols not enforced at Pulaski County jail Friday, May 7, 2021 An unannounced inspection by federal authorities of the Pulaski County Detention Center found that supervisors were not enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, such as masking and social distancing... Read more
Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation Senate passes Medicare, tax zone legislation Friday, May 7, 2021 Capping off a slow legislative week as the General Assembly grapples with drawing redistricting maps, the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and massive energy overhaul legislation, the... Read more
Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Thursday, May 6, 2021 Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 million in fiscal year 2022... Read more