Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Two former state senators who sponsored and voted for bills to reduce lawmakers’ pay and forgo annual cost of living adjustments are now asking the Illinois Supreme Court to declare those measures unconstitutional and award them their back pay.
Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state’s high court.
Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Monday, May 9, 2022 Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of a long legal career that has included 48 years as a jurist. Read more
UPDATED: Fitch, S&P announce Illinois credit ratings upgrades UPDATED: Fitch, S&P announce Illinois credit ratings upgrades Thursday, May 5, 2022 Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised the state of Illinois’ rating for general obligation bonds two notches, to BBB+, making it the second rating agency to do so in recent weeks and marking the... Read more
Illinois has tangled history with abortion despite recent liberal push Illinois has tangled history with abortion despite recent liberal push Tuesday, May 3, 2022 A leaked draft of an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn the landmark 1973 case Roe v. Wade reignited a political debate over whether access to abortion is a constitutional... Read more
Educators push back against testing requirements Educators push back against testing requirements Friday, April 29, 2022 Teachers and other education professionals are urging the Illinois State Board of Education to reduce the amount of time students spend on standardized tests each year and to adopt a new testing... Read more
Expansion of Medicaid for noncitizens sent to governor Expansion of Medicaid for noncitizens sent to governor Friday, April 22, 2022 A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage to otherwise ineligible noncitizens is now awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval. Read more
What’s in Illinois' $46 billion budget package? What’s in Illinois' $46 billion budget package? Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Tuesday that make up a roughly $46 billion Fiscal Year 2023 state general revenue funds budget that includes increased funding for education and human... Read more