Pritzker signs law to implement mental health screenings in public schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Thursday on a plan that lays the groundwork for Illinois to become the first state to implement universal mental health screenings in public schools.
Illinois to maintain 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths
The Pritzker administration said Thursday it will maintain the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to provide mental health support services for LGBTQ+ youths.
Removal of prior authorization for certain mental health services signed into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed off Tuesday on a plan that will remove prior authorization for outpatient and partial hospitalization for mental health services deemed medically necessary.
Pritzker taps Mitchell as Lt. Gov. pick
Gov. JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell to run as his lieutenant governor in the 2026 election.
Medicaid omnibus, hospital assessment signed into law
The annual Medicaid omnibus was among the healthcare bills signed into law Monday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Plan to enhance shield protections for Illinois providers heads to Pritzker
A proposal to strengthen protections for providers that offer medication abortion heads to Gov. JB Pritzker after being approved Thursday by the Senate.
Illinois awards over $10.2 million in grocery initiative grants
Gov. JB Pritzker awarded eight grants totaling over $10.2 million Thursday to address food deserts and grocery store closures in Illinois.
Pritzker signs executive order restricting data collection on Illinoisans with autism
Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order on Wednesday to protect autistic Illinoisans from unauthorized data collection.