A new Illinois law keeps hospital finances hidden from the public
A new law in Illinois requires hospitals to file more financial information with state regulators, giving them a deeper look ...
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Rachel Tarrence: Pritzker says he has now seen the January Illinois State Police shooting video, but defers to local decision
Pritzker said he received a briefing in January but didn’t watch the video until this week.
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Policy seeks to remove distractions during class and focus students’ attention on learning.
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag.
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
Estimated 10,000 noncitizens to lose health coverage as Illinois lawmakers implement part of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall.
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Federal drug discount program becomes an issue for state lawmakers.
Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall
The commission will refer cases and documentary evidence with the Cook County state’s attorney and local law enforcement.
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease school bus driver shortage
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of just eight states that have no restrictions on cellphone use in public schools.
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