The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Buying Marijuana in These States Helps Fight Substance Abuse

Helping to fight substance abuse in some states can be as easy as purchasing legal marijuana.

Kiplinger · May 23, 2023

While stymied on a budget, Illinois legislators addressed issues including abortion, book bans and south suburban airport during spring session

While failing to get a budget done by its self-imposed deadline, the Illinois General Assembly passed measures addressing issues ranging from abortion rights to full-day kindergarten during its spring session, which this week goes into overtime.

Chicago Tribune · May 22, 2023

Haskins Award: Final watch list for 2022-23 men’s college golf season

Check out who's in the running for player of the year in men’s college golf in 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2023

Wild footage shows Iowa police officer clinging to suspect’s car during high speed chase

Officer Patrick McCarty suffered broken back after traffic stop escalated

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in Illinois, Indiana and other states

As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come.

Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2023

Democrats’ all-gender bathroom, gun lawsuit bills prompt heated debate — with GOP warnings of court challenges, violence

State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, told lawmakers that he would “beat the living p---” out of any man who walked into a restroom with his daughter. State Senate Majority Leader Kim Lightford said GOP critics “don’t understand that life is evolving.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023

Immigrants, advocates push for expansion of state’s affordable health care program

Illinois legislators hammering out the state budget could expand affordable health care access to noncitizens ages 19 to 41.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker expected to sign

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois public schools would be required to teach lessons on Midwestern Native American history beginning in the 2024-25 school year under a measure passed by state legislators that is expected to be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Tribune · May 18, 2023

Illinois hospitals need more state funding

To preserve access to care and protect the long-term viability of our Chicagoland hospitals, an increase in Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement is necessary, leaders of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce write.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Kayla Unbehaun was abducted in 2017. A chance encounter and a Netflix show brought her home

Kayla Unbehaun was reported missing from her Illinois hometown on the Fourth of July in 2017. Now, a Netflix series is getting credit for her safe recovery in South Carolina, and her mother is facing charges. Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023