Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Thousands of youths at risk of losing access to after-school programs Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Advocates seek $50M to keep programs operating
Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Democrats flex muscle to kick off final month of session as revenues remain on track Friday, May 3, 2024 Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Thursday, April 25, 2024 Lung Association gives mixed review of state’s air quality Read more
Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Thursday, April 18, 2024 Governor adds voice to growing consensus that ‘Tier 2’ pensions may violate federal law Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths Read more
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million Read more
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away Friday, April 12, 2024 Water suppliers must submit inventories to IEPA by April 15 Read more
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Cost of consolidating programs remains largely unknown Read more