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Lawmakers weigh ‘medical aid in dying’
February 28, 2025

CHICAGO — State lawmakers are considering legalizing a controversial medical practice that proponents say could ease suffering for the terminally ill. It’s sometimes called “assisted…
Federal action stirs anxiety for farmers
February 28, 2025

CHICAGO — The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact – even as they…
Pritzker positions himself at forefront of Trump opposition
February 28, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – A month into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has warned that the breakneck pace at which the Trump administration has been…
Secretary of State urges residents to ‘Get Real’
February 26, 2025

With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.” Real ID is a federally…
Pritzker calls $55 billion budget ‘responsible and balanced’
February 26, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls for tightened spending to balance the budget without tax increases…
Black, Latino lawmakers criticize Pritzker’s budget
February 26, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Democrats had mixed reactions to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, with leadership in the General Assembly offering praise amid criticisms from members of the legislature’s…
‘Karina’s Law’ removes guns from domestic violence situations
February 19, 2025

Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend 2023 at their Chicago home, allegedly by Karina’s husband. After more…
Lawmakers react to Madigan verdict
February 12, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions today following former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on multiple federal corruption charges….