The Illinois General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697), a sweeping measure designed to lower prescription drug costs and bolster independent pharmacies across the state. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has already indicated his strong support. Key Provisions of […]
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a case challenging Illinois’ law permitting mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, provided they are postmarked or certified by voters on or before Election Day. The case, brought by Republican Congressman Mike Bost […]
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature. Key Provisions of the Bill Proponents argue that detaining very young children is “potentially life-altering” and […]
The Illinois House has passed a bill aimed at giving farmers more effective tools to manage deer populations and reduce crop damage, sending the measure to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval. The legislation, Senate Bill 710, responds to growing concerns among Illinois farmers about the economic impact of an expanding […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed concerns about inconsistencies in a Health and Human Services “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) report aimed at addressing childhood illness. Several investigations of the 72-page report revealed that several of the scientific citations reference studies within the report that do not exist. Leavitt […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has abruptly canceled a contract worth more than $590 million with Moderna, ending federal support for the company’s efforts to develop a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine against bird flu and other pandemic-prone influenza strains. The canceled agreement, initially established under the […]
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which passed the House on a 69-40 vote, now heads to Governor JB Pritzker for his signature. Key Provisions of the Safe Gun Storage Act Exemptions and […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is set to kick off its 2025 Summer Concert Series with a highly anticipated performance by Candy Foster and Shades of Blue. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Peninsula. […]
On May 27, the Trump administration ordered U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to halt the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa interviews. The State Department is preparing to roll out expanded screening of visa applicants’ social media activity, with new guidelines expected soon. The pause does not affect […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois June 1, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Nearly every year, Illinois lawmakers pass a package of measures dealing with the state’s Medicaid program, the joint federal and state health care program that covers low-income individuals. Known as the Medicaid omnibus bill, it sometimes includes bold components, […]
