‘We don’t really know what we’re voting on,’ top Dem says of Pritzker’s prison plan ‘We don’t really know what we’re voting on,’ top Dem says of Pritzker’s prison plan Friday, June 14, 2024 One night before advisory vote, next steps for Logan Correctional Center remain uncertain
Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it? Thursday, June 13, 2024 $50M tax credit program will provide up to roughly $300 for low-income families
Elections board urged to dismiss complaint that Bailey illegally coordinated in 2022 campaign Elections board urged to dismiss complaint that Bailey illegally coordinated in 2022 campaign Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Board of elections official finds thin evidence for coordination claims, unclear state law Read more
Communities, commission push Pritzker admin for more prison plan details Communities, commission push Pritzker admin for more prison plan details Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Legislative panel set to make recommendation on closures later this week Read more
Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell. Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 In 2020, the state made a goal of cutting deep and persistent poverty in half by 2026 and ending it entirely by 2036. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell. Read more
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Monday, June 10, 2024 Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities Read more
Potawatomi hope to finalize land transfer when lawmakers return in the fall Potawatomi hope to finalize land transfer when lawmakers return in the fall Friday, June 7, 2024 Bill to grant tribe 1,500-acre state park stalled in final hours of spring session Read more
Time running out to net and protect young plants from cicada-related damage Time running out to net and protect young plants from cicada-related damage Friday, June 7, 2024 Insect researchers are also seeking help from ‘civilian scientists’ to document cicadas statewide Read more