Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions
Pritzker names Sen. Ann Gillespie new head of state insurance oversight agency Pritzker names Sen. Ann Gillespie new head of state insurance oversight agency Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Governor calling for sweeping changes in regulation; report shows state facing skyrocketing costs
Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Insurance coverage for cancer screening could expand under bill moving through Springfield Read more
‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism ‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism Friday, April 5, 2024 Previous eclipse in 2017 generated up to $18 million in visitor spending. Read more
Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Thursday, April 4, 2024 Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff Read more
In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Department of Justice officials visit annual community violence intervention and prevention conference Read more
Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Lawmakers question Pritzker’s plan for new early childhood agency Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Cost of consolidating programs remains largely unknown Read more
Amid controversy at Prisoner Review Board, Pritzker calls for more training as GOP again seeks reform Amid controversy at Prisoner Review Board, Pritzker calls for more training as GOP again seeks reform Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Governor says board failed to consider prisoner’s domestic violence offense before his release Read more