The Illinois Capitol 

Illinois will get five more years on a federal waiver to allow the state to use Medicaid services for a wider variety of services.  

The Democratic Party of Illinois   

The Democratic Party of Illinois will launch their 2024 campaign plan on Tuesday that focuses on winning down-ballot races at all levels of government as part of the party’s growing efforts to expand victories to local offices.  

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a birth equity bill into law at an event in Chicago on Monday. [Ben Szalinski/The Daily Line]   

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the latest bill in a series of health insurance reforms to pass the General Assembly this spring, which mandates more insurance coverage of pregnancy services, including abortion, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for Black women.  

Gov. JB Pritzker is brushing aside criticism from Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leadership. Pritzker said he doesn’t see signs of a Democratic National Convention (DNC)-related migrant surge. And Pritzker reveals what he told Chicago Bears officials during a meeting.  

The Secret Service’s map of the United Center security perimeter. Areas in red are open only to convention attendees while areas in yellow remain open to foot traffic but vehicles must be screened. [United States Secret Service]   

Law enforcement officials from all levels of government announced security restrictions around Democratic National Convention (DNC) venues in Chicago last week and insisted their plans will balance safety for attendees with rights for protestors.  

Illinois Department of Insurance Director Ann Gillespie speaks to the House Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee on Tuesday. [Blue Room Stream] 

An Illinois House committee is continuing to forge ahead with reforms to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) in an attempt to regulate the complex intersection of drug manufacturers, insurance and health care.  

A Metra train is pictured  

Leaders of communities in the south suburbs are asking lawmakers to find ways to expand public transportation options as the General Assembly considers major reforms to Chicago area transit.  

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks in an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe program on Tuesday. [MSNBC/YouTube]   

Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t denying interest in taking a spot as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. 

From left to right, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at a campaign event at UIC in 2022. [Pool]

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday morning he will support Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president.

After the governor’s announcement, remaining Illinois Democrats who had not previously endorsed Harris also announced their support for Harris.

An Illinois delegate holds up a Trump campaign sign at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday. [Ben Szalinski/The Daily Line]  

Chicago and Illinois politics are often mentioned at the Republican National Convention (RNC), but not usually in a positive light as Republicans try to draw contrasts with Democratic policies.

With the convention happening less than an hour north of the Illinois border in Milwaukee, there were several references on stage and at other events to the Land of Lincoln.