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Gov. JB Pritzker signs the KIND Act Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Illinois Capitol. The new law requires the state to prioritize family members when placing children in foster care. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridgette Fox)
IL State News
2 years ago
Pritzker signs law to prioritize placing foster children with family members

The new law puts an obligation on the Department of Children and Family Services to use a “kin-first approach” when placing children in foster care.

Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's NWSL soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
Sports
2 years ago
Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal

Attorneys general from Washington, D.C., Illinois and New York announced the settlement with the league on Wednesday.

Gov. JB Pritzker makes keynote remarks at the U.S.-Canda Summit in June 2024. (Photo provided by the Office of Gov. JB Pritzker)
Business
2 years ago
Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois 

Canada, Mexico are among Illinois’ top trading partners.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
IL State News
2 years ago
Pritzker moves to block Jan. 6 rioters from Illinois state jobs

“Our State workforce must reflect the values of Illinois and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and loyalty to serving the taxpayers. No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

State Rep. Nabeela Syed speaks to members of the media at the Illinois Capitol about the proposed Illinois prescription drug affordability board on Jan. 29, 2025. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Ismael M. Belkoura)
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board

Panel would help set caps on excessively priced prescription drugs.

Lincoln Statue at Capitol
IL State News
2 years ago
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session

Notable bills legalize psilocybin, create new alternative to incarceration, ban single-use plastic and paper.

IL State News
2 years ago
Pritzker slams Trump administration over federal funding freeze

“The White House’s attempt to walk back what they did today does not match what we saw on the ground.” – Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
2 years ago
Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map

The complaint, filed by McCombie and five voters from districts they consider extremely gerrymandered, asks the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to draft a new map.

federal funds sign
National
2 years ago
Democratic attorneys general in several states, including Illinois, have filed a lawsuit to block a federal funding freeze

“This unconstitutional pause in funding will have a devastating impact on the public safety, prosperity, and quality of life” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Sen. Andrew Chesney
IL State News
2 years ago
Illinois GOP senators criticize Pritzker over law blocking police cooperation with ICE

The senators said Pritzker undermines police and embraces criminals.