Illinois Legislature Approves Eliminating Tampon Tax
The Illinois House passed a measure Thursday to removes sales tax on feminine hygiene products sold in the state. The measure now goes to Governor Bruce Rauner.
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‘A Sense Of Urgency Is Palpable’ As State Budget Clock Ticks
On Wednesday, tempers at the capitol flared; but Thursday the legislature's top Republicans shifted toward an optimistic stance on the budget situation. Amanda Vinicky has the details.
Where Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Program Stands
The pilot program currently has about 6,000 patients, not close to what advocates were hoping for at this point. They say there are number of reasons behind that - including the application process, and the state's failure to expand the list of qualifying conditions. Without legislative action, it will expire in January 2018.
To The Brink And Back: Resources On The Road To Recovery
The number of overdose-related deaths in Illinois could be higher, were it not for drugs that can save a person from opioid abuse. But that is just the beginning of a long road to recovery.
House Democrats Defy Governor, Push Own Budget
A potential new state budget barely passed the Illinois House Wednesday night, but Governor Bruce Rauner is already signaling a veto.