Bill to add e-cigarettes to indoor smoking law clears committee
Illinois lawmakers are close to adding e-cigarettes to an existing state law that prohibits smoking in nearly all indoor public places.
Pritzker signals support for pregnancy crisis center regulations, mum on Medicaid-like coverage for undocumented individuals
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters Wednesday that he supports a legislative effort to regulate pregnancy crisis centers, a proposal that has drawn legal threats from an anti-abortion group.
More than half of initial Medicaid redeterminations fall under ex parte
Just over half of Medicaid enrollees with redetermination dates through the end of June are eligible for automatic renewal, a top official from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Wednesday.
Duckworth announces federal funding for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital’s NICU
Over $860,000 in federal funds will head to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital in Chicago to support its neonatal intensive care unit, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., announced this week.
Duckworth announces federal funding for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital’s NICU
Over $860,000 in federal funds will head to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital in Chicago to support its neonatal intensive care unit, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., announced this week.
House committee approves further regulation of crisis pregnancy centers
A proposal to prevent any limited services pregnancy center from engaging in “unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices” is one step away from Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.
House committee approves further regulation of crisis pregnancy centers
A proposal to prevent any limited services pregnancy center from engaging in “unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices” is one step away from Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.
Advocates make case for new funding in upcoming state budget
A wide range of stakeholders — including organizations representing those who provide long-term care, mental healthcare and services for those with disabilities — made their case Tuesday to lawmakers for additional funding in the state’s next budget, which the Legislature plans to take up next month.
Advocates make case for new funding in upcoming state budget
A wide range of stakeholders — including organizations representing those who provide long-term care, mental healthcare and services for those with disabilities — made their case Tuesday to lawmakers for additional funding in the state’s next budget, which the Legislature plans to take up next month.
Senate Republicans seek vote on fentanyl-related bills
Illinois Senate Republicans on Monday called for action this session on plans they said would address the fentanyl epidemic.