State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
The troubled facility in southern Illinois is giving way to a need for more mental health beds in Chicago, state ...
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‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...
Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback
A variety of groups in Illinois provide resources for women coming here from out of state.
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
Nearly 2 million people in Illinois are set to have records automatically sealed, starting in 2029.
‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years
The measure could automate record sealing for over two million eligible Illinoisians.
Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Sen. Steven McClure is leading a bipartisan effort in the Illinois legislature to better protect young victims of sexual assault ...
Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Illinois' treatment of people with disabilities, focusing on state-run institutions like Choate.
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