July 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older. “Authorizing an additional COVID-19 vaccine expands the available vaccine options for

SPRINGFIELD – To increase microchip production and attract companies to invest in Illinois, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) advanced legislation to create a series of tax credits to support the semiconductor industry. “The United States depends on microchip imports to fulfill local needs,” said Glowiak Hilton, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. “With

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is expanding the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program to now provide health care coverage to undocumented immigrant adults and certain legal permanent residents aged 42 and over. Building on the first-in-the-nation Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program, Illinois in March launched the Health Benefits

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor Pritzker has updated his emergency orders for the state by relaxing some of the previous COVID-19 restrictions, but he continues to maintain his emergency powers and Illinois continues to be in state of emergency.Illinois is one of 14 states with emergency orders in place. While the majority of other states lifted their