Posts Tagged ‘capitol news illinois’
‘Right to Play’ bill advances in Springfield
The Illinois House gave its approval recently to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same…
Read MoreFreeburg mascot fight in Springfield
The Illinois House passed a bill last week by a vote of 71-38 that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. Freeburg High School’s…
Read MoreFederal actions stir anxiety for farmers
By ASHLEY N. SORIANO Capitol News Illinois The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing…
Read MoreTariffs could impact trade in Illinois
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns…
Read MoreSeveral new bills proposed in Illinois
By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills…
Read MoreBudget questions loom for Illinois
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Revenue returns remain on track halfway through Illinois’ budget year, though it’s next year that is causing concern in the Capitol. The Governor’s Office…
Read MoreMobile licences, IDs coming soon
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he hopes to bring mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs to iPhones by the end of this year. Giannoulias announced Monday his office…
Read MoreLocal schools handling learning loss
Students throughout Illinois still show signs of struggling with learning loss brought on during the COVID-19 pandemic, though local schools seem to be faring somewhat better. An article by Peter…
Read MoreIllinois expands Medicaid to non-medical services
Many enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host of non-medical services that could improve overall health – including housing and nutrition assistance, violence…
Read MoreTesting swap for high schoolers
The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that students will be taking the ACT rather than the SAT for their standardized exams starting next spring. As a Capitol News…
Read MoreMenard staff cite unsafe conditions
Hundreds of Menard Correctional Center employees and their supporters staged a rally alongside a busy street in Chester on July 8, highlighting what they described as perilous working conditions at…
Read MoreState budget breakdown
The Illinois General Assembly last Wednesday passed a $53.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025, with some of the larger line items focusing on a regional quantum information science…
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