Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD— Following the passage of the FY24 budget agreement, Governor JB Pritzker held events in Springfield and Champaign to highlight key investments and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The FY24 balanced budget makes transformative investments in early childhood, k-12 schools, higher education, workforce development, and efforts to fight violence and poverty. The tour […]

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, and law enforcement officials from across the state honored the acts of heroism performed by local and state officers during the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony today in Springfield.  The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 136 officers from 41 agencies the

SPRINGFIELD – To ensure that Illinoisans in need of insulin have affordable access to the life-saving medicine, State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced a measure to cap its price at $35.   “It’s time to ensure that individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes can afford the medicine that they need to survive,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Insulin

SPRINGFIELD – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget:   “We applaud Governor Pritzker and the legislature for passing a budget that continues to prioritize the state’s commitment to ReBuild Illinois and the adequate funding of road, air, rail and other infrastructure

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, representing community providers of services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses, issued the following statement after the final state budget proposal was acted on by the Illinois Legislature:   “This new state budget takes an important step forward to improve care for

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget:   “A skilled, educated workforce is critical to the future of the manufacturing industry in Illinois, which is the largest contributor of any sector to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. We are encouraged by the additional investments in education,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement in response to the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 state budget which includes an increase to the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF), which is estimated to provide an additional $112 million annually to cities, villages and towns:   “The Local Government Distributive Fund is an

SPRINGFIELD — The $50.6 billion state spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, passed the Illinois House early Saturday, with only the support of Democrats who drafted it.   House Republicans chose not to vote for the budget bill for numerous reasons: including Democrats neglecting two House GOP priorities: giving families a

SPRINGFIELD — As the Illinois General Assembly adjourns legislative session, the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) celebrates several key victories for our member community health centers.   With the support of our sponsors in the General Assembly, the Pritzker Administration, and community health center advocates, IPHCA proudly secured a $50 million Medicaid rate increase,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Secure Communities Coalition and REFORM Alliance applaud the General Assembly for passing smart and sensible supervision reforms that will increase public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and promote stronger, more stable communities.   More than 100,000 people in Illinois are currently serving time on probation, parole, or mandatory supervised release. Instead of holding