Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again
FEMA said in a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker assistance was "not warranted."
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Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness
The Illinois Department of Human Services released a report meant to serve as a roadmap.
Childcare access is strained in Illinois. The state’s slow background check system continues to threaten it
Chronic understaffing at DCFS and an unimplemented state law are leaving some childcare centers short-staffed.
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Gov. JB Pritzker asked for federal help cleaning up in eight counties after high winds and flooding.
Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
The governor also toured storm damage in Lansing on Friday.
Illinois firefighters honored for service in annual ceremony, memorial
The annual ceremony honored dozens of firefighters, including one Chicagoan who died in the line of duty last year.
Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract
The union representing the more than 300 workers said over 95% of them approved the new contract.
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
The staff union is seeking higher pay from university officials in stagnant negotiations
Mapping Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary win
The foundation of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s larger-than-expected victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate was laid ...
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Illinois lawmakers will look to address cost of living issues, insurance costs and datacenters during the 2026 spring session.
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