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IL State News

IL State News
12 months ago
Gov Pritzker: Seventh balanced state budget in a row

$55B spending plan

IL State News
12 months ago
Leaders’ farewell to 2025 IL General Assembly spring session

McCombie: House GOP left out again

Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset
IL State News
12 months ago
Lawmakers beat the clock to approve state budget

Approved late Saturday night

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
12 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

IL State News
12 months ago
Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation seeks to regulate third-party insurers and prevent spread of ‘pharmacy deserts’

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
IL lawmakers tussle over Trump’s Medicaid plan

GOP finds Dem concerns ironic

Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, right, presents a bill in the House Judiciary- Criminal Committee on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, alongside Anjanette Young. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
12 months ago
State budget may be near

Buckner expects session to end on time

State Rep. Robyn Gabel
IL State News
12 months ago
IL House passes “end of life” bill

Republicans call it assisted suicide

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at Thursday's Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony in Springfield. (IOCI)
IL State News
12 months ago
State honors LEO’s with ‘Law Enforcement Medal of Honor’

23 officers from 10 agencies received the honor

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