Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
The bill, which passed in the House on Friday, would wipe certain criminal records clean.
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Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Legislation would impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers.
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
State budget talks enter final week amid fears of congressional cuts
Illinois lawmakers are working through final details of the state budget with the goal of approving it by May 31.
Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield
Electric utility bills will increase for millions of Illinoisans this summer because the state’s demands for power are increasing faster ...
What Trump’s cuts to federal climate research could mean for Illinois
After the latest cuts to federal climate change research, Illinois scientists say local solutions are more important than ever.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces Senate candidacy
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces he will run for Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
Illinois community-based foster homes face insurance ‘crisis’
Illinois foster agencies face a liability insurance crisis that threatens to close their doors.
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
The Homeschool Act’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families and advocates, a police investigation into ...
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
The Illinois Senate has passed bills responding to Sonya Massey’s death in Springfield last summer.
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