Illinois Capitol Bureau Archives

February 26, 2020 11:53 am Mike Miletich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – One in four Illinois residents skipped filling a prescription last year because they couldn’t afford it. That’s according to…

February 25, 2020 8:12 pm Mike Miletich

Members of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association say they were never notified that the transfers would stop last month and they don’t know how many…

February 25, 2020 6:44 pm Mike Miletich

Members of the committee say they want solutions and more access to opioid prevention, treatment and recovery.…

February 24, 2020 7:46 pm Mike Miletich

State officials put $230 million towards a new facility with proper plumbing to prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria. However, the Alliance to…

February 20, 2020 6:53 pm Mike Miletich

$350 million should be distributed across the state under the evidence-based school funding model, but the governor’s plan would only send $200…

February 19, 2020 8:22 pm Mike Miletich

Some are concerned the governor is depending on voters to pass his graduated income tax proposal in order to balance his…

February 18, 2020 8:12 pm Mike Miletich

A proposal to ban the use of mechanical restraints by DCFS employees in was met with strong opposition during a committee hearing Tuesday afternoon.…

February 17, 2020 4:27 pm Mike Miletich

Pritzker’s budget proposal includes an 11% increase in staffing, bringing the department headcount to 3,056 employees. The increase includes 100…

February 14, 2020 3:47 pm Mike Miletich

The proposal to pay college athletes in Illinois is gaining more support as the best in the NBA arrive in Chicago for the All Star Weekend.…

February 13, 2020 8:55 pm Mike Miletich

Chicago – Illinois state lawmakers held their first hearing of the year dedicated to the current state of criminal justice Thursday. The discussion…

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