Maternal mortality report finds Black, rural, Medicaid mothers more likely to die after childbirth Maternal mortality report finds Black, rural, Medicaid mothers more likely to die after childbirth Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday issued its second report on maternal mortality rates in the state, which found there were 103 pregnancy-associated deaths in Illinois in 2017 – the highest number of any year in that decade.
Lawmakers, Pritzker administration spar over projected fiscal year revenues Lawmakers, Pritzker administration spar over projected fiscal year revenues Friday, April 23, 2021 Members of an Illinois Senate committee sparred with officials from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration Friday in a hearing on tax changes proposed by the governor in an effort to balance the state’s budget for the 2022 fiscal year.
Bill allowing name changes for convicted individuals passes House Bill allowing name changes for convicted individuals passes House Thursday, April 22, 2021 A bill allowing a person who must register with a state agency due to a criminal conviction to change their name under specific circumstances passed the Illinois House on Thursday with bipartisan... Read more
Bill protects actions, statements made in restorative programs from use in court Bill protects actions, statements made in restorative programs from use in court Wednesday, April 21, 2021 A bill that would prevent statements and actions made by participants in restorative justice programs from being used in court proceedings passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday in partisan vote. Read more
Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local budgets Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local budgets Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Municipal leaders are pushing back on a proposal by Gov. JB Pritzker that would further reduce state funds given to local governments each year. Read more
House bill would free up Medicaid spending for autism treatment House bill would free up Medicaid spending for autism treatment Monday, April 19, 2021 House Bill 16, introduced by Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, would amend rules for the state’s medical assistance program to allow Medicaid to cover specific treatments for children diagnosed... Read more
UPDATED: House votes to decriminalize HIV transmission UPDATED: House votes to decriminalize HIV transmission Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced two bills Tuesday with unanimous support, one to decriminalize transmission of HIV and another to expand protections for survivors of... Read more
Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Read more