Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline Friday, January 26, 2024 Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants Friday, January 26, 2024 Lawmakers begin offering proposals to address recent arrivals
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Thursday, January 25, 2024 Grant funding is now available for Illinois grocery stores, the unemployment rate saw a slight bump and tax filing season is open. Read more
State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Request includes $35M for ‘newcomers,’ comes amid projected state budget deficit Read more
Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Virus activity trending downward after holiday spike; Lung Association says Illinois failing in two areas Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers look to ban food additives; state announces DCFS investment Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers look to ban food additives; state announces DCFS investment Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Secretary of state backs push to ban chemicals already prohibited in Europe Read more
Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals Tuesday, January 23, 2024 State’s top utility regulator up for Senate confirmation vote Read more
Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Monday, January 22, 2024 Leaders credit stepped up enforcement for lower fatalities and shootings across the state Read more