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The bill would cut federal Medicaid spending in Illinois by an estimated 20%, or $48 billion, over 10 years.

The Illinois General Assembly passed a scaled-back Medicaid package on the last day of the session Saturday.

Under new legislation passed by the Illinois Senate, all Illinois public libraries could be required to supply and have a ...

Lawmakers passed bills guaranteeing paid time to pump breast milk and allowing nurse midwives to perform home births.

Illinois lawmakers are working through final details of the state budget with the goal of approving it by May 31.

Two Democratic leaders disagreed on the governor’s community college four-year degree plan this week.

A bill that would regulate mink farming is introduced this legislative session. The sponsor says it aims to protect public ...

Advocates say cell phone bans improve school climate.

Facing a possible state budget hole, Illinois lawmakers could mull legalizing internet gambling this spring. But opposition is strong – ...

Illinois high school student Jordan Henry is leading efforts to pass a bill requiring public libraries to stock opioid overdose ...