SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Illinois’ Human Rights Act will soon protect people’s reproductive health decisions thanks to a new law taking effect Jan. 1, 2025. “It amends...
CHICAGO (WGEM) – Illinois lawmakers are looking for new ways to help people struggling with behavioral health issues in the state. Tuesday, the state House Mental...
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Illinois state lawmakers shared their concerns Friday about a plan to close and rebuild two state prisons. They spoke during a Commission on...
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – A bill overhauling Illinois’ child labor laws is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. The state Senate voted unanimously to approve the amended...
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Illinois lawmakers are renewing their focus on curbing domestic violence in the state. The renewed focus comes after what police are calling a...
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – A bill in the Illinois legislature would create a regulatory framework to streamline carbon capture and storage projects in the state. Sponsored by...
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discussed legislation Wednesday that would change how health insurance companies operate in Illinois. A bill sponsored by state Rep....
CHICAGO (WGEM) – Illinois has a shortage of behavioral and mental health care workers and state lawmakers are looking for solutions. Thursday, the state Senate Behavioral...
