Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag.
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10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
Estimated 10,000 noncitizens to lose health coverage as Illinois lawmakers implement part of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall.
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Federal drug discount program becomes an issue for state lawmakers.
Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall
The commission will refer cases and documentary evidence with the Cook County state’s attorney and local law enforcement.
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease school bus driver shortage
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of just eight states that have no restrictions on cellphone use in public schools.
Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
The House passed 133 bills this week ahead of next week’s deadline to move bills to the Senate.
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure would allow people with limited or no insurance to get financial assistance for abortion care in Illinois.
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations
Many bills advanced out of House committees are expected to be amended and further negotiated in the coming weeks.
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