Future Unclear For Illinois House’s $15 Wage
The Illinois House has approved a plan to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour. But it faces an uphill climb to become law.
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Senate-Backed State Budget With Income Tax Hike Passes IL House Committee
An Illinois House panel has advanced a $37.3 billion Senate-backed spending plan that is funded by a $5.4 billion tax increase.
Protesters Demanding Budget Block Rauner’s Office Entrance
Twenty-seven protesters blocked access to Governor Bruce Rauner’s office at the state Capitol in Springfield Tuesday. They wanted the Republican governor and General Assembly Democrats to agree to a state budget
Veterans Choice Program; Illinois Hate Crimes Bill; Politics: Still No State Budget
On the 21st: We learned about how a program aimed at reducing wait times for veterans needing medical care has experienced mixed results in Illinois. Plus, we talked with lawmakers behind a bill aimed at reducing hate crimes in Illinois and got an update on state politics with reporters from across the state.
Tweaks Made To Veterans Choice, But Overhaul Remains Elusive
Earlier this year, NPR analyzed the length of wait times for veterans to get appointments and treatment at Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Over the next few days, you will hear a Midwestern perspective on a federal program trying to improve veterans care.