State lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universities
SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers are considering a number of changes to Illinois gambling laws, including a measure that would lift the prohibition on gambling...
Pritzker signs health care reform bill into law
(The Center Square) – Saying it expands health equity across Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed the Health Care and Human Services Reform...
Illinois to lose congressional seat based on 2020 census
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday Illinois will lose a seat in Congress based on the results of the 2020 census.
Illinois will...
Stark County reports 418 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000, the highest in Illinois
(The Center Square) – The number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people in Stark County stood at 418 as of March 31, the highest...
House passes leadership term limits, source of income protections for renters
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House advanced several bills Thursday, including one which would implement term limits on leadership positions in the General Assembly and...
Review of state monuments, statues begins at Statehouse
SPRINGFIELD – A House committee tasked with reviewing statues and monuments on state property held its first meeting Wednesday, hearing from professors and state...
