Illinois residents now have until December 31 to enroll in health insurance coverage that takes effect January 1, 2026, as Get Covered Illinois announced an extension of its first open enrollment deadline under the state’s newly independent marketplace. Get Covered Illinois is the state’s official health insurance marketplace and operates […]
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new policy that imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The lawsuit argues that the fee is unlawful, bypasses congressional authority, and threatens critical sectors, […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois December 12, 2025 Article Summary The Trump administration announced it will make $12 billion available for farmers who have suffered lost income due to ongoing trade disruptions with other nations. Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says that won’t come […]
by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 12, 2025 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisians to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. The legislation will go into effect in nine months. The law will apply only to mentally capable adults who have […]
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois December 9, 2025 Article Summary State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known as “Operation Midway Blitz.” People attending court would be “privileged from civil arrest inside state courthouses and within a […]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law HB 2849, legislation that places new restrictions on how mobile home park owners can charge tenants for utility services. The bill, which becomes effective January 1, 2026, amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act to prevent park owners from unfairly […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois December 8, 2025 Article Summary The three top Democrats running for U.S. Senate recently released their economic proposals to address cost-of-living issues that have become top concerns for voters in 2026. The plans varied in detail, with some differentiation between the candidates’ policies. U.S. […]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a measure designed to fortify protections for immigrant students, prohibiting schools from collecting information on citizenship status and restricting how they interact with federal immigration enforcement agents. The new legislation, known as the “Safe Schools for All Act” (Public Act 104-0288), was […]
Illinois Senate Bill 1953, or the “Sonya Massey Law,” will fundamentally transform how law enforcement agencies across Illinois hire new officers. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation into law on August 12, 2025, with overwhelming bipartisan support, passing 56-0 in the Illinois Senate and 101-12 in the House. The legislation […]
Thousands of Illinois veterans and active service members will face fewer barriers to accessing food assistance in the new year, thanks to a legislative expansion of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules. Starting January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 32 (SB0032) officially raises the gross income eligibility cap for veterans […]
