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Illinois could lose $48B in Medicaid funding under Trump-backed federal bill, risking coverage for 330,000 residents.
Illinois cut $14M in housing funds as homelessness rises 116%, drawing concern from advocates and state lawmakers.
Illinois closed FY25 with record $54B revenue, but FY26 outlook is clouded by tax hikes and federal uncertainty.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of health care-related bills Tuesday that he said would put more controls on the pricing of pharmaceutical drugs sold through insurance plans while expanding insurance ...
Pritzker names Christian Mitchell as his 2026 running mate, citing leadership on energy, infrastructure, and equity.
Pritzker launches third-term bid amid 2028 rumors, saying national spotlight benefits Illinois and his legacy.
A 30-year-old social worker from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Sweeney was looking for a destination to recover from burnout. The ...
Illinois will implement a direct admissions program so that students hoping to go to a state school will be automatically ...
Illinois dust storms raise concern as soil conservation funding remains stagnant amid increasing weather risks.
Gov. Pritzker announces reelection bid, focusing on affordability, education, and national political opposition.
A family sues Taylorville schools over a 10-year-old girl’s alleged assault, sparking calls for student safety reform.