Eastern Illinois Counties Have Some Of The Highest Food Insecurity Rates In The State
A new report from the nonprofit Feeding America found that food insecurity in east-central Illinois is higher than in most parts of the state.
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Illinois Issues: Children’s Access To Mental Health Care Is In Critical Condition
Illinois has too few mental health providers to deal with demand, putting those who don't get care at risk.
Deadline Day For Legislating — Time Running Out On Marijuana, Gambling, Infrastructure, Budget ...
Friday is the last day of the Illinois General Assembly’s scheduled spring legislative session, and lawmakers still have a long list of things to do.
With Rate Legislation, Final Piece Of Graduated Income Tax Plan Falling Into Place
Democrats are almost finished carrying out one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top campaign pledges, as the Illinois House on Thursday approved tax brackets for his proposed graduated income tax.
Why There’s A Push To Change How Illinois Funds Road Projects
For decades, lawmakers would trade votes to get a new bridge in their district for a tough vote on a tax increase to fund infrastructure. But legislators are considering a proposal to get rid of that practice.