Pritzker signs bills allowing state to review insurance rate hikes
New legislation comes on the heels of recent rate hikes.
Ann Gillespie
Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.
Many defendants declared unfit for trial have often waited three months or longer to be transferred to a hospital.
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
In a rare move, the House sponsor did not call to reconsider the bill after it failed.
State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Many people will see out-of-pocket premiums increase dramatically due to the scheduled expiration of enhanced federal tax credits
Pritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business
Consumer advocates say Illinois has among the weakest state regulations and fastest-rising premiums.
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest
Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously.
Noncitizen health care programs like Illinois’ draw presidential campaign attention
Illinois' health care program for noncitizens has provided critical coverage for immigrants like Maria Sanchez, but rising costs have led ...
Expansion of Medicaid for noncitizens sent to governor
A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage to otherwise ineligible noncitizens is now awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval.
Nursing home group at odds with Pritzker over payment reform
A political battle is shaping up between Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration and one segment of the nursing home industry over ...
Lawmakers pass stricter ethics standards, some Republicans say they’re watered down
Shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, the Illinois Senate passed a bill aiming to improve ethics standards for elected officials after ...
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