10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami’
Human services in Illinois were decimated by the state’s two-year budget impasse, which began a decade ago. Federal cuts threaten ...
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Lawmakers tried to reform Illinois’ food system. Here’s why it failed
Two bills that would have required more transparency in the process that provides food to state agencies did not make ...
In day 2 of trial, prosecutors detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme
Government expects to rest its case against ex-state Sen. Sam McCann on Thursday
Secretary of state backs proposal allowing noncitizens to receive standard driver’s licenses
The Illinois House advanced a bill allowing noncitizens with temporary visitor driver’s licenses to obtain standard licenses with identification capabilities.
Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate
The Illinois Department of Human Services plans to dramatically reduce the number of patients with developmental disabilities who live at ...
Lawmakers pass ban on withholding college transcripts
Graduates from Illinois colleges and universities may soon be able to access their transcripts even if they still owe money ...
IDOC director makes $1.6 billion budget request at state Senate committee
Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys appeared before the Senate Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday to ask for ...
House passes paid leave for vaccinated teachers
The Illinois House passed a bill Tuesday that would give teachers, professors, and other educational employees paid leave if they ...
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