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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Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
The measure was filed in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times ...
Pritzker announces reelection campaign
Gov. JB Pritzker will announce his reelection campaign in a four-stop tour of Illinois.
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances
Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban.
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Medically assisted suicide divides disability advocates, religious groups and doctors.
‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Native Americans focus on preserving history, improving imagery and correcting historic wrongs with Statehouse advocacy.
‘Never asked to be a part of this somber club’: Illinois honors fallen police officers
The families of nine fallen police officers were honored during a ceremony in Springfield on Thursday.
Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Illinois lawmakers consider creating a statewide public defender office to provide more resources to understaffed county public defense offices.
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Illinois’ K-12 schools with Native American-related mascots, logos and team names could have to change them after a bill banning ...
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids
Illinois lawmakers push for data center regulations to curb strain on power grids, protect the environment, and prevent energy rate ...
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