Tag: Illinois

House transit bill ‘not going forward,’ Pritzker says as he opposes new revenue forms

Governor says ‘a lot of discussion’ needed to move funding plan forward.

Joe Adkins in front of his home in 2019 with one of the giant pumpkins he grew and then carved. Adkins' love of pumpkin-carving eventually led him to grow the giant gourds.

Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car

Giant pumpkins can top the scales at more than 2,000 pounds – and caring for these behemoths is often a full-time job. But for some growers in the central U.S., the dream of raising a world record-setting pumpkin is a tantalizing prospect.

Illinois federal workers heavily stressed as government shutdown yanks paychecks

For federal workers living paycheck to paycheck, the shutdown could mean choosing between paying for groceries or prescriptions, says National Treasury Employees Union National President Doreen Greenwald.

The threat of Chagas in Illinois is low. But health officials want greater awareness of the disease

An estimated 300,000 people in the U.S. have been infected with Chagas disease, a parasitic illness transmitted by triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs.”

Illinois declined to give sensitive voter data to the DOJ. Some GOP states are doing the same

Illinois cited privacy concerns when denying the feds’ request earlier this month.

Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test

The Strengthening Community Media Act took effect on Jan. 1 as part of a package of legislation aimed at boosting local journalism.

Illinois lawmaker proposes Charlie Kirk Day in the state

If approved, it would be listed among dates that recognize people or events. It would not be an official holiday.

Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric

Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.

Trump administration targets Illinois in-state tuition for immigrant students lacking legal status

Federal officials allege the practice violates federal law and discriminates against U.S. citizens living in other states.

Illinois is making ‘rewilding’ an official conservation strategy

A new law in Illinois formalizes efforts to reintroduce native keystone species like bison and beavers in the state, which advocates say will help other species recover.

Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of Management and Budget to identify ways to withhold federal funding for states without a cash bail system.