Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
The four GOP candidates for governor were on the stage together for the first time
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Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board has been in the spotlight in Springfield over its decisions to release prisoners.
Illinois program tries to rid people of medical debt, but for many help comes too late
In 2022, Cook County became the first local government to buy medical debts in bulk, but the program is failing ...
‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?
Child care has become one of the biggest line items in a family's budget, with its costs growing faster than ...
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
Robert Crimo III will serve seven consecutive life sentences.
Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Illinois lawmakers consider creating a statewide public defender office to provide more resources to understaffed county public defense offices.
Proposal stalls to strengthen law mandating foster kids move placements with luggage, not trash bags
It’s been four years since the lawmakers voted to mandate that foster children have proper luggage when they move placements, ...
Pritzker positions himself at forefront of Trump opposition by invoking Nazis’ rise to power
A month into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, Gov. JB Pritzker last week warned that the ...
Supreme Court considers legality of law banning ‘venue shopping’ in constitutional challenges
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments about a law that limits “venue shopping” in constitutional challenges.
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has eliminated $72M in debt to date, aiming for $1B in relief for residents.
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