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.
Illinois House Speaker Writing Own Budget, Defying Governor
An attempt to reach a deal on Governor Bruce Rauner's pro-business, anti-labor demands isn't working out for House Democrats, who are set to go it alone on a new state budget. House Speaker Michael Madigan says he told the Republican governor during a meeting Wednesday "he's not being real persuasive'' in negotiations that he's established with various groups of lawmakers. The measure passed later Wednesday, as House Republicans howled in protest.
Bill Requiring Hospital Protocols For Sepsis Heads To Governor’s Desk
Legislation requiring all hospitals in Illinois to maintain procedures for diagnosing and treating sepsis or septic shock cases is headed to Governor Rauner’s desk.
Illinois Supreme Court To Review Hospital Taxation Issue
The state's high court will review a case regarding the constitutionality of hospital tax exemptions, and will hear arguments involving Urbana's Carle Foundation Hospital. A lower court ruled in January that the 2012 state law allowing hospitals to avoid paying property taxes is unconstitutional.
Changes to Drivers License To Move Illinois Closer to REAL ID Compliance
Changes are coming to driver’s licenses in the state of Illinois, meant to move the state closer to full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act.
At Least They’re Still Talking ... Budget Update
Illinois lawmakers continue their budget negotiations in private, while Gov. Rauner continues to say publicly that he'll agree to raising taxes only if Democrats accept his pro-business, union-weakening agenda.
