Capitol Briefs
Our Capitol Briefs include short roundups of state government news or shorter versions of our longer stories.
Capitol Briefs: Sparta facility inks trapshooting contest extension; IDPH encourages heart health
The Amateur Trapshooting Association signed a contract keeping its Grand American competition in Sparta until at least 2036, and the...
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan
$55 million in grant funding will go to 111 local park projects
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens
Grant funding is now available for Illinois grocery stores, the unemployment rate saw a slight bump and tax filing season...
Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies
Virus activity trending downward after holiday spike; Lung Association says Illinois failing in two areas
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers look to ban food additives; state announces DCFS investment
Secretary of state backs push to ban chemicals already prohibited in Europe
Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023
Leaders credit stepped up enforcement for lower fatalities and shootings across the state
Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers
Illinoisans can claim unpaid wages using new Department of Labor website
Smart Start preschool expansion ahead of schedule in first fiscal year
Pritzker continues tour of state at Rochester Elementary School
Pritzker announces milestones for preschool program, industry development
State inks new incentive deal for manufacturing plant, is ahead of schedule on pre-K growth
Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board
Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs
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