by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois April 2, 2025 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined another multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time seeking to block the termination of nearly $12 billion worth of public health grants to states. Raoul was part of a coalition of 24 state attorneys […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois April 2, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up a four-day trip to Mexico City on Wednesday, hopeful a trade mission to Mexico will yield new economic development in Illinois, even as tariffs threaten the stability of the United States’ global trade. Speaking to reporters […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, alongside a delegation of public and private sector leaders, has embarked on a trade mission to Mexico aimed at strengthening economic ties between Illinois and Mexico. The delegation will engage with Mexican officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment from March 30-April […]
by Erin Drumm and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois March 28, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Intellectual and developmental disability service organizations are bracing for potential cuts to Medicaid and Medicare from the federal government under congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump. About 3.9 million Illinoisans are enrolled in Medicaid. […]
Illinois House Bill 3564 (HB3564), introduced by Representative Nabeela Syed (IL-51), aims to reshape tenant-landlord dynamics in the state by prohibiting certain fees and strengthening housing rights. The bill, currently under review by the House Rules Committee, represents a significant step toward addressing tenant affordability and preventing discriminatory practices in […]
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 25, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Safe Public Drinking Water Act into law. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 0727 (SB0727), aims to improve drinking water quality by addressing harmful contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. The Safe Public Drinking Water Act sets out a comprehensive plan to enhance water safety […]
Illinois General Assembly bill HB3709 seeks to expand reproductive healthcare services for students at public institutions of higher education across the state. Sponsored by Representative Anna Moeller, the legislation mandates that public universities and colleges provide access to contraception and medication abortion through their student health services starting with the […]
A bill to prevent carbon capture and sequestration projects over the Mahomet Aquifer is headed to the House Floor after it passed the House Energy and Environmental Committee with a bipartisan 23-3 vote. The bill specifically targets areas such as the Mahomet Sole Source Aquifer, a critical water source for […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining ongoing medical care for individuals with chronic health conditions. House Bill 3782, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper seeks to amend the Prior Authorization Reform Act by providing more consistent and long-term approval for treatments related to […]
