In a significant move amidst growing debates over digital privacy and foreign interference, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation titled the “Extend the TikTok Deadline Act.” The bill proposes to delay the impending deadline for the sale of […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday it is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, as a color additive in food and ingested drugs. This decision, based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act […]
The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is set to initiate its Spring 2025 “Keeping It Local” series with a focus on protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, a critical drinking water source for nearly one million residents across central Illinois. The first event, titled “Protect the Mahomet Aquifer,” will be […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance, a response to a disturbing trend identified in a recent U.S. Senate report. House Bill 0035, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Highland Park, was referred to the Rules Committee on January 9, 2025. Known […]
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) have announced Illinois’ participation in the IRS Direct File service, set to commence on January 27, 2025. This initiative will enable nearly two million eligible Illinois taxpayers to prepare and electronically file their 2024 federal tax returns at no cost. […]
In response to increasing respiratory illness rates across the region, Carle Health has announced new safety measures effective January 13, urging all patients and visitors experiencing respiratory symptoms to wear masks within their facilities. This directive coincides with the enforcement of stricter visitor regulations to minimize the spread of viral […]
Illinois has enacted a new law that encourages school districts to incorporate relaxation activities into the school week. The legislation, part of a broader focus on education and health, aims to provide students with crucial skills to manage stress and promote mental and physical health. Under the new Section 27-23.17 […]
Illinois has strengthened protections for consumers against the potential pitfalls of automatic contract renewals. The latest amendment to the Automatic Contract Renewal Act, which was recently passed by the Illinois General Assembly, aims to ensure that consumers are fully informed and agree explicitly to contractual terms that extend automatically. Under […]
Illinois has passed a new law that mandates extensive health insurance coverage for vaccine administration, addressing several critical diseases. The law, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, requires both group and individual health insurance policies to cover vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) without any cost-sharing […]
In a significant step towards enhancing women’s healthcare accessibility, the State of Illinois has passed a new law mandating coverage for at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests. The law, officially titled Public Act 103-0870, was enacted to ensure that individuals have easier access to early pregnancy detection. Starting January 1, 2025, all […]
