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IL State News

The Illinois House is pictured during its lame duck session that ran from Jan. 4-7 in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days

Measures among 24 bills passed before new legislature sworn in

IL State News
1 year ago
Sponsor hopes “intoxicating hemp” regulations can pass in new General Assembly

House did not call the bill, upsetting Gov Pritzker

Flags flying at Illinois Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
Voting open: Here’s where to cast your ballot for a new state flag

Voters can choose from 10 new state flag designs, 3 old ones 

Heather Casner comforts Raydyan Taylor, 2.
IL State News
1 year ago
“All our future money is gone”: The impossible task of providing child care in rural Illinois

Over the past decade, Illinois has lost nearly 4,300 licensed child care providers, a 33% decline.

MARIJUANA
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Endometriosis and orgasmic disorder added to Illinois medical cannabis list

IDPH has approved four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment: endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder.

Car with Illinois license plate
IL State News
1 year ago
Giannoulias reveals denied requests for custom license plates

The denied requests include AXEHOLE, WEENIE, DUCKOFF and THICCAF.

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Crime
2 years ago
Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

IL State News
2 years ago
No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
2 years ago
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

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