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Illinois to Roll Out Direct Admissions Program for Most State Universities
JB Pritzker · Chicago

Illinois to Roll Out Direct Admissions Program for Most State Universities

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Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. The program will begin in the 2027-28 school year, with nine of the state’s 11 public universities participatingSee the Story
Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent
Chicago, IL · Chicago

Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent

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A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.See the Story
City of Evanston, Illinois, to Protect Privacy of Abortion, Gender-Care Patients by Limiting License Plate Reader Tech
Abortion · Evanston

City of Evanston, Illinois, to Protect Privacy of Abortion, Gender-Care Patients by Limiting License Plate Reader Tech

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CHICAGO — In response to reports of Texas officials using automatic license plate reading technology to track a woman who traveled to Illinois for an abortion, Evanston officials passed an ordinance that would limit data sharing in similar cases to…See the Story

Pritzker Signs Safe Drinking Water Standards Into Law

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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Monday to ensure safe drinking water standards in Illinois.JB Pritzker · IllinoisSee the Story

Fine law eliminates prior authorization, expanding access to mental health care

SPRINGFIELD – To further increase access to mental health treatment, State Senator Laura Fine passed a law extending the existing prior authorization ban to cover medically necessary outpatient mental health services. “Mental health care needs are equivalent to physical health care needs,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This law breaks down barriers to access so patients can receive the help they need in a timely manner.” Last year, the Healthcare Pro…Mental Health · SpringfieldRead Article

Johnson honored for leadership in preventing and ending homelessness in Illinois

BUFFALO GROVE — State Senator Adriane Johnson was honored with a 2025 Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service award for her leadership in advancing statewide efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The recognition took place at the third annual Home Illinois Summit held in Rosemont. “Ending homelessness requires bold collaboration, accountability and a deep belief in the dignity of every person,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “I’m proud t…Buffalo Grove · Buffalo GroveRead Article

New law from Peters ensures equal pay, fair treatment on the job

SPRINGFIELD — Across Illinois, workers are showing up, doing the job and still being paid less – simply because they are a woman or a person of color. A new law from State Senator Robert Peters is changing that by holding businesses accountable and making sure workers are paid what they are owed. “Women and people of color deserve the same esteem as other workers in similar fields, and people who have worked hard to earn benefits deserve to take…Springfield, Illinois · SpringfieldRead Article

Belt: Education is the government’s best return on investment

CHICAGO – Understanding that the college admissions process can be difficult for students to navigate, State Senator Christopher Belt worked to make the process easier for high school juniors, seniors and community college transfer students. “Investing in our students is by far the best return on investment the government could get,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This is essentially an automatic admissions program that students can opt in to. It will …Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Senate Seeks More Funds for Safety-Net Hospitals

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BOSTON — Senate Democrats are seeking more money for the state's safety-net hospitals, many of which are struggling to stay afloat amid dwindling federal funding and mounting losses from providing care for low-income patients.Senate · BostonSee the Story

Pritzker Signs Bill Improving Due Process for People with Revoked, Denied FOID Cards

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a proposal into law Monday to improve public safety and address the state's appeals process for FOID card decisions.JB Pritzker · SpringfieldSee the Story

Illinois Quick Hits: Pedestrian Killed on I-70; Pritzker Signs Alzheimer's Treatment Law

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Pedestrian killed on I-70Alzheimer's Disease · IllinoisSee the Story

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