Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication
Under new legislation passed by the Illinois Senate, all Illinois public libraries could be required to supply and have a ...
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‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?
Child care has become one of the biggest line items in a family's budget, with its costs growing faster than ...
‘They Still Deserve More’ protesters seek support for caretakers of people with disabilities
Protesters call on lawmakers to support higher wages for caretakers of Illinoisians with developmental disabilities.
Illinois human trafficking bill focuses cross-agency coordination, victims
Human trafficking is likely a bigger problem than the numbers show. A bill that would change how state agencies handle ...
Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’ – but warns Trump policies could upend it
Gov. JB Pritzker introduced his seventh budget on Wednesday with no major tax increases, but restrained spending
People were strapped to chairs for hours, days at Madison County Jail. Many were mentally ill or in withdrawal.
Madison County Jail is under criticism for excessively restraining mentally ill detainees and those in withdrawal, violating manufacturer guidelines on ...
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
The Dignity in Pay Act will prohibit Illinois businesses from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs
Services now in three agencies to be consolidated under one roof
Pritzker designates additional $160M for migrant response as winter approaches
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the state will spend an additional $160 million to aid and house asylum seekers
Pritzker proposes creation of new standalone early childhood agency
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing to consolidate all early childhood services into a single, new state agency.
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