Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining ongoing medical care for individuals with chronic health conditions. House Bill 3782, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper seeks to amend the Prior Authorization Reform Act by providing more consistent and long-term approval for treatments related to […]
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Illinois Bill Seeks to Cap Rent Increases in Mobile Home Parks, Protect Residents from Unfair Fees
The Illinois General Assembly’s State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-21) has introduced a bill aimed at limiting rent increases in mobile home parks. The proposed legislation, known as the Mobile Home Tenant Protection Act, seeks to cap annual rent hikes at 3% and allows for adjustments based on the consumer price […]
Illinois House panel advances bill to strengthen homeschooling oversight
by Molly Parker, Beth Hundsdorfer, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would impose new requirements on homeschooling, fueling […]
Cell phone ban legislation clears Senate committee
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate. It’s a policy change that Gov. […]
Local Artists Invited to Showcase Work at Giertz Gallery’s Summer Exhibition
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College, in collaboration with 40 North, Champaign County Arts Council, is calling on local artists to submit their work for the upcoming summer exhibition, “Around the Block V: Artists from Our Neighborhood.” This juried community exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 and older […]
Illinois High School Association Implements Significant Changes to Classification Policy
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has approved three major changes to its classification policy during a recent meeting. These changes aim to enhance competitive equity and simplify the postseason classification process for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Key Changes These changes follow an ongoing review of […]
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
A federal court in Washington, D.C., Ana Reyes, has granted a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The ruling, issued on March 18, 2025, halts the implementation of the ban pending further litigation. The court’s decision was in response […]
Judge Rules USAID’s Dismantling of Doge Likely Violates the Constitution
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has issued a ruling that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution. The controversy began when the Trump administration, with Elon Musk serving as a key advisor, […]
Trump Calls for Impeachment of Federal Judge Over Deportation Ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts issues statement
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ruled against his administration’s deportation policies. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a ruling that challenged the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
Trump Fires Democratic FTC Commissioners in Move Seen as Challenge to Agency Independence
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that critics argue is both unconstitutional and a direct challenge to the agency’s independence. This action leaves the FTC with only two Republican commissioners, Chair […]