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President Donald Trump raises his fist at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last year alongside U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise (left) and then-running mate J.D. Vance (right). His largest domestic policy bill, which makes drastic cuts to Medicaid, appeared poised to become law this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
6 months ago
Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan

President Trump signed the bill on Friday

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)
Local
6 months ago
New laws might cut your health care costs

PBM’s, prior authorization in the crosshairs

U.S. Reps. from Springfield, Nikki Budzingki (left) and Mary Miller (right).
Local
6 months ago
Two local U.S. Reps cast differing votes on ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Rep. Nikki Budzinski voted against it, while Rep. Mary Miller voted for it

IL State News
6 months ago
IDOT: Busiest roadside mowing period underway statewide

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment

A woman holding emergency contraception medication
IL State News
6 months ago
Bill requiring contraception, medication abortion at public college health centers awaits Pritzker’s signature

The plan would require campus healthcare professionals to discuss contraception and abortion options with students before sending prescriptions to campus pharmacies

Chicago Police vehicle
IL State News
6 months ago
UPDATE: Drive-by shooting kills 4 and wounds 14 others after a party at a Chicago restaurant

An album release party was happening at the time of the shooting

Illinois Capitol Dome
IL State News
6 months ago
State ends fiscal year with record revenue

Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

Gov. JB Pritzker signs two bills related to health care costs at a hospital in Peoria, including a bill that puts more controls on pharmacy benefit managers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 months ago
Pritzker signs health care legislation

Bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, expand insurance coverage

road closed signs in Illinois
Local
6 months ago
IDOT reopens lanes when possible for 4th of July holiday

Some closures, however, remain in place, including around our area

The group was made up of county employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) who have been without a contract for over 170 days.
IL State News
6 months ago
Champaign County workers file five-day strike notice amid contract dispute

The last contract expired at the end of 2024

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