Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tuesday, June 21, 2022 A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence Tuesday for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee.
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Thursday, June 16, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at protecting the victims of sexual assault.
Pritzker expands state child care subsidy, increases reimbursement rates Pritzker expands state child care subsidy, increases reimbursement rates Monday, June 13, 2022 Thousands more families in Illinois will soon be eligible for subsidized child care and child care providers will see a pay raise under a series of initiatives that Gov. JB Pritzker announced... Read more
Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Pritzker signs bill to expand mental health workforce Friday, June 10, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday aimed at expanding the state’s mental health workforce and improving access to mental and behavioral health services throughout the state. Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion ANALYSIS: Poll shows Illinoisans more moderate than GA on abortion Tuesday, June 7, 2022 A new survey released this week suggests Illinoisans are more moderate on the issue of abortion than the current Democratic-controlled General Assembly, but it is unclear whether that will cost... Read more
Pritzker willing to call out National Guard to Chicago, if asked Pritzker willing to call out National Guard to Chicago, if asked Monday, June 6, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker indicated Monday he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to help deal with a violent crime spree in Chicago, but only if he’s asked to do so. Read more
Parental notice of abortion law officially ends Parental notice of abortion law officially ends Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Doctors in Illinois may now perform abortions on minors without notifying the child’s parents or obtaining a judicial bypass of the notification requirement. Read more
New law provides $700 million for nursing home staffing New law provides $700 million for nursing home staffing Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will pump an additional $700 million annually into Medicaid-funded nursing homes, provided they use that money to increase staff and wages in their... Read more