Pritzker signs bill allowing Illinois to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines
Gov. JB Pritzker said the bill will protect Illinoisians using science-backed guidelines, rather than “junk science.”
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed Ameren’s requested rate increase by over 40%.
Budzinski intervenes in local housing dispute on behalf of low-income residents
Budzinski demands answers from management company accused of failing low-income Illinois residents as HUD cuts loom.
ICC slashes Nicor, Ameren proposed gas rate hikes by over 40%
The Illinois Commerce Commission has increasingly shown it is willing to rein in utility rate hikes.
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
SNAP benefits resume in Illinois after government shutdown delay put residents at risk of hunger.
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
The group of progressive candidates, officeholders and activists were indicted for “impeding” a federal agent during a protest last month.
‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years
The measure could automate record sealing for over two million eligible Illinoisians.
Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review
The measure passed with the minimum votes needed in the Senate.
Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders
The Trump administration will fund partial SNAP benefits, but recalculating benefits is expected to create delays.
‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem
Illinois devotes funding to food banks to offset federal SNAP cuts, but advocates say it will not be enough.
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