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
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
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
Illinois Supreme Court considers expectation of privacy in hospitals Illinois Supreme Court considers expectation of privacy in hospitals Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Police burden of proof in concealed carry violations also on the table 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
As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled As Medicaid redeterminations restart, about 73% of state’s recipients remain enrolled Monday, May 13, 2024 More than 660,000 disenrolled following expiration of COVID-era rule, state reports Read more
For many Illinoisans in flood-prone areas, buyouts are the only way out For many Illinoisans in flood-prone areas, buyouts are the only way out Monday, May 13, 2024 A state government home buyout program has helped hundreds of people move out of harm’s way. But for many, it takes too long. Read more
Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Friday, May 10, 2024 Measure excludes certain tax-exempt entities after negotiations Read more