Speaking at a news conference in Downers Grove, Gov. JB Pritzker praised SB 2294 on Tuesday, which he said would make Illinois’ health care system “more equitable.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an omnibus Medicaid bill into law on Tuesday that seeks to make health care affordable and accessible to more residents in Illinois.  

Gov. JB Pritzker said he is “excited” about President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced she is backing Anna Valencia’s bid for Secretary of State. And U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will embark on the first leg of a listening tour as party chair.  

On-site consumption and delivery laws could be among the next wave of cannabis proposals considered by lawmakers. 

Illinois’ cannabis legalization is less than two years old and has already given birth to a successful industry in terms of revenue generation. But the botched rollout of the state’s dispensary licenses for social equity applicants has largely overshadowed the burgeoning industry. 

A coalition of businesses and organized labor criticized the energy bill on Thursday for lacking transparency and likely resulting in increased costs for consumers. 

A coalition of businesses groups and organized labor Thursday criticized the omnibus energy bill, which they said will increase business operations by millions of dollars each year, while blasting the ongoing discussions as lacking transparency. 

Gov. JB Pritzker announced the first round of funding for a new effort to close health disparities. State regulators supporting an equity focus at the federal level for student loan reforms. And the state Environmental Protection Agency referred the Superior Battery fire to Attorney General Kwame Raoul for legal action. 

Speaking during a June 17 news conference, House Majority Leader Greg Harris and Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted how the FY 2022 budget used the first round of the American Rescue Plan funds. 

Illinois’ new fiscal year begins Thursday, and under the state budget (SB 2800) signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this month, the initial wave of billions of dollars sent to the state from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will soon be allocated.  

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) withdrew her motion to reconsider the vote on the Chicago elected school board bill, allowing the bill to head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. And the Illinois Supreme Court issued new orders designed to speed up trials and relax social distancing rules. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday hailed Moody’s Investor Services upgrade of the state’s general obligation credit rating.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday hailed Moody’s Investor Services upgrade of the state’s general obligation credit rating on Tuesday, calling it a “major milestone” and a “monumental development.” 

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority chief executive officer Larita Clark [left] and McCormick Place general manager David Causten showed optimism during Tuesday’s meeting as conventions are scheduled to return to Illinois for the first time in more than a year.

Representatives from the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority expressed renewed optimism Tuesday after lawmakers approved a budget providing the agency financial assistance and as conventions are scheduled to begin officially returning to Illinois after the state’s recent reopening.  

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill that will student athletes to enter endorsement deals. And the Pritzker administration announced an expansion of financial assistance for child care.