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 […]
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, titled Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, has sent shockwaves through the legal community. The directive, signed on March 22, 2025, aims to hold attorneys and law firms accountable for actions deemed unethical or frivolous, particularly in cases involving litigation […]
23andMe, the prominent direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sparking significant concerns about the future of its customers’ sensitive genetic data. The filing aims to facilitate a court-supervised sale of the company’s assets while addressing mounting financial and legal challenges, including liabilities from a major data […]
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 […]
President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative is rapidly gaining momentum within the Pentagon, with military officials scrambling to develop a nationwide shield designed to protect the entire United States from long-range missile attacks. The project, which faces significant technical and financial hurdles, has been designated as a […]
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 […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant updates to its identity proofing and direct deposit processing procedures. Starting March 31, 2025, the SSA will enforce stricter identity-proofing protocols for benefit claims and direct deposit changes. Beneficiaries and applicants who cannot verify their identity online through their “My Social Security” […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois March 21, 2025 TAYLORVILLE — Voters must put pressure on congressional Republicans to oppose any budget bill that makes major cuts to services, according to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Lawmakers are set to return to Washington, D.C., this coming week, where they will […]
