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Illinois lawmakers, governor returning to Capitol next week
Illinois lawmakers will return to the Statehouse next week for their first in-person sessions since Jan. 4. → Read More
Illinois to expand vaccine eligibility ahead of April 12 universal rollout
In Macon County, health officials reported 21 new cases Friday, bringing its total to 9,742, with 182 deaths. → Read More
Illinois records highest COVID-19 death count since May
IDPH reports 12,657 new cases; 145 deaths in a single day. → Read More
Coles County reports two more coronavirus-related deaths
The announcement brings to 27 the number of COVID-19-related deaths since March. → Read More
Some Illinois lawmakers wary of plan to move foster children into managed care
SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is about to overhaul the way it provides health care to an estimated 74,000 of the state’s most vulnerable children and young adults, and → Read More
Pritzkers pay $75K for grand champion steer at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD – In a classic duel of Pritzker vs. Pritzker, the first lady won. → Read More
Pritzker signs bills expanding state’s medical marijuana law
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated a pair of new laws Monday that expand the state’s medical marijuana program, including one that gives students more options for taking the → Read More
Pritzker calls for federal action to address gun violence
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday called on congressional leaders, particularly Republicans, to push for strong federal gun control laws, including universal background checks and a ban on → Read More
State says Illinois foreign language teachers have to emphasize word cultures
SPRINGFIELD — Foreign language teachers in Illinois are being asked to update the way they teach those courses starting in the upcoming school year by putting more emphasis on world → Read More
New, stricter rules proposed for Illinois foster homes
SPRINGFIELD – Licensed foster homes in Illinois will likely have to comply with a host of new rules starting later this year, including strict vaccination and no-smoking policies, as well → Read More
Report: Most Illinois toddlers not fully ready for kindergarten
SPRINGFIELD — A new report from the Illinois State Board of Education says most children who entered kindergarten last year lacked many of the skills and developmental strengths needed for → Read More
'A welcoming state': Pritzker signs immigrant protection bills
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed three bills into law Friday that aim to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois, policies that he said stand in sharp contrast with those of → Read More
Illinois Senate passes marijuana legalization bill; final action needed by House
SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is one step closer to legalizing Recreational marijuana. → Read More
Labor unions push for expanded Illinois gambling in final days of session
SPRINGFIELD – One of the state’s largest labor unions urged lawmakers to pass an expanded gambling bill in the waning days of the 2019 session, saying it would not only → Read More
Personal robots and horses among subjects of bills Senate sends to governor
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed and sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker a bill that would pave the way for people to use robotic “personal carrying devices” in → Read More
Industrial hemp permits available in Illinois in time for spring planting
SPRINGFIELD — Farmers in Illinois can now apply for licenses to grow and process industrial hemp. → Read More
2 reports endorse investment in Illinois early childhood education
SPRINGFIELD — A pair of reports released this week offered supporting arguments for one of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities: increasing investment in early childhood education. → Read More
In wake of Decatur child death, unions says staffing, budget issues still haunt DCFS
SPRINGFIELD — The union that represents workers in the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says staff shortages have been making it difficult for case workers to keep up → Read More
Long, costly road to recovery ahead for state’s infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were given a rude awakening on Thursday about the condition of the state’s roads and bridges as they began preparing to put together what is expected → Read More
VIDEO: Pritzker says balanced plan a priority; first budget speech Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his first budget address Wednesday, laying out his spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, in a highly-anticipated speech before a joint session → Read More