As many as 770,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid health care coverage under a Republican-backed budget resolution that would cut an estimated $880 billion in federal Medicaid and ACA funding.
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Illinois schools continuing DEI initiatives despite federal funding threats
The Illinois State Board of Education is not requiring schools to stop diversity, equity and inclusion lessons, despite the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding from schools that don’t comply with federal discrimination laws.
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Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined multiple lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions, including a lawsuit to block a directive that would cap the administrative overhead costs of NIH-funded research projects at 15%.
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State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending
The Illinois State Board of Education approved a $11.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.
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Annual report shows gains in some areas of gambling may come at others’ expense
State reached record-high tax revenue of over $2 billion last year Walker’s Bluff Casino & Resort, which opened in 2023, is pictured in Williamson County. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery – a record bolstered by continued growth […]
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How to vote in Illinois: registration, mail-in voting, early voting and more
Capitol News Illinois has launched a voter guide to help Illinoisans find information about voting, including registering to vote, voting early and by mail, and voting on Election Day, as well as providing information on local election authorities and judicial elections.
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Medill Illinois News Bureau to Bolster State Government Coverage, Provide Real-World Experience for Students
Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications has partnered with Capitol News Illinois to create the Medill Illinois News Bureau, which will provide local news outlets with coverage of the state legislature and government agencies.
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Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2B pledge
The Chicago Bears have proposed a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront, seeking $1.5 billion in infrastructure support from the state, while the governor has expressed skepticism about the proposal.
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Replacing Illinois institution as secretary of state, Giannoulias makes modernization push
With over 4,000 employees divided among 20 departments, the secretary of state’s office deals more with the public directly than any other constitutional office. Most well-known for overseeing driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, the office is also responsible for supporting the state’s libraries, keeping an organ and tissue donation registry and maintaining the 20-building Capitol Complex among other tasks.
