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State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, speaks to chief of staff Clayton Harris shortly after passing a bill that mandates employers give nursing mothers paid time to pump breast milk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
12 months ago
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

Measures ensure paid time for pumping breast milk at work; allow nurse midwives to assist with home births

IL State News
12 months ago
Lawmakers ask citizens to #Stop The Hate against Jews

Always report any hate crime to the Illinois Hate Hotline at 877-45-HATE.

Local
12 months ago
Springfield to welcome 60 new US citizens at the Old State Capitol

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often holds naturalization ceremonies at notable civic locations

gas pump
IL State News
12 months ago
Gas prices said to be steady in Illinois

Steady in Illinois, but could get a little higher, according to one analyst.

IL State News
12 months ago
Memorial Day in IL Senate

Senator: Civil War cost almost two percent of nation’s population their lives.

State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
12 months ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

IL State News
12 months ago
Ribbon cutting for IL Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance

Several lawmakers who are active military or a veteran were in attendance.

Teacher in classroom
Education
1 year ago
Legislators want to guide AI in the classroom

The plan also requires information on the impact of artificial intelligence on student data privacy.