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. […]
Community Education at Parkland College has announced its popular youth enrichment program, College for Kids, will continue to expand its year-round offerings with College for Kids: Spring Edition, launching in 2026. Designed for students ages 6–15, the Spring Edition will build on the momentum of recent seasonal expansions—including the highly […]
As millions of Americans face the prospect of sharply higher health insurance premiums in 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 35 House members has introduced a comprehensive two-year healthcare framework aimed at preventing a looming affordability crisis. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) announced “CommonGround 2025: A Bipartisan Health […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a ban on carbon sequestration activities near the Mahomet Aquifer, the sole source of drinking water for nearly one million central Illinois residents. The legislation, which takes effect January 1, 2026, marks a significant victory for environmental advocates and local communities who […]
More than 40 leading medical, health and patient advocacy organizations have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) following its December 5 vote to eliminate the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The unprecedented statement, signed […]
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 […]
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois December 4, 2025 Article Summary A Department of Justice attorney told a federal judge Thursday that the Trump administration’s Chicago-area “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement campaign isn’t over. The lawyer was responding to claims made in a filing this week asking for the judge […]
Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois firearm owners will face strict new storage requirements and potential civil penalties under the Safe Gun Storage Act. Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker last July, the law mandates that gun owners secure their weapons in a locked container or with a tamper-resistant safety […]
