State News Archives - Page 28 of 530

State pauses health care program for immigrant seniors
October 31, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration will pause enrollment in a state-funded health care program for certain immigrants aged 65 and older beginning Nov. 6 — the fulfillment of a…
First week of veto session wraps up with little legislative movement
October 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are heading back to their districts after three days of legislative session in Springfield this week that saw little movement on several major initiatives….
Pritzker proposes creation of new standalone early childhood agency
October 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Vowing to make Illinois the top state in the nation for childcare accessibility, Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a plan Tuesday to consolidate all the state’s early childhood…
State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers
October 27, 2023

Utility customers throughout Illinois will likely see higher natural gas bills beginning in January after staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency recommended rate increases…
Shortages still exist in select regions, teaching specialties
October 27, 2023

The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the state…
Pritzker launches self-funded nationwide abortion rights advocacy organization
October 27, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is self-funding the launch of a new political advocacy group aimed at fighting for abortion rights across the U.S. — an extension of sizable donations he’s been…
Bill named for Chicago domestic violence victim allegedly shot and killed by husband this summer
October 27, 2023

As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement to…
Durbin, Kelly look to increase broadband access
October 24, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, have introduced a bill that would increase access to broadband service…