Illinois lawmakers moving forward with $35B budget

The Democrat-controlled Legislature is expected to move forward with a new state budget, despite Republican concerns they're spending too much. Read More

House approves cellphone ban, heads to gov's desk

A proposal that would ban the use of cellphones while driving in Illinois is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk. Read More

Hospital license fee may get new vote in House

A bill to collect a new licensing fee from Illinois hospitals to improve patient safety may be on its way back to the House floor. Read More

Medicaid expansion heads to Illinois governor

Illinois lawmakers have approved a historic expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults without children. Read More

Senate panel defeats House gun bill, advances stricter carry measure

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee defeated House legislation allowing the public possession of firearms and is approving a Democratic plan. Read More

10 things to watch as General Assembly session ends

The clock is ticking on Illinois lawmakers to wrap up their spring legislative session, with most big issues before them still unresolved. Read More

Ill. Senate panel OKs 'puppy lemon' legislation

The Senate Executive Committee is again endorsing legislation aimed at protecting people who unknowingly purchase sick dogs or cats. Read More

IGB Chair: Separate Chicago casino in its own bill

Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron Jaffe says a proposal to add casinos in Chicago and four other areas raises so many oversight questions that the city casino should be separated into its own bill. Read More

Medicaid expansion gets Illinois Senate panel OK

An expansion of the Medicaid health care law to cover low-income adults who don't have young children is headed to the Senate floor. Read More

Ill. Senate plans modified gun-carry legislation

Illinois Senate Democrats are crafting concealed carry legislation that doesn't also curb local firearms laws and toughens alcohol-related prohibitions. Read More