AP: What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
By JENNIFER PELTZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis,
Governor Pritzker announces Illinois Grocery Initiative as he seeks to reduce food deserts across the state
The Governor has announced a plan to help bring grocery stores to so-called food desert areas where residents have to travel miles to reach a grocery store. The $20 million plan, the Illinois Grocery Initiative, would address
Agricultural leaders across Illinois eyeing expiring federal Farm Bill seek more certainty concerning its renewal
Several local agricultural leaders across Illinois – and particularly in Springfield – are wanting more certainty as the deadline for a federal bill gets close to six months before expiration. Last year, the Farm Bill was set
AP: Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden’s climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them
By ALEXA ST. JOHN, MATTHEW DALY and JOSHUA A. BICKEL Associated Press LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Within 24 hours of buying his red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Liam Sawyer set off on a camping trip. Sawyer, who bought
Springfield’s own State Senator Doris Turner suggests law protecting singers from AI-generated music
Add this to the list of possible new AI laws in Illinois. A Democrat in Springfield is suggesting a law that would ban anyone from using a singer’s voice in an AI-generated song. State Senator and former
Hancock: For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout
Bost survives close congressional race against former GOP governor candidate By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – With only a few exceptions, incumbent officeholders in Illinois cruised to easy victories in primary elections Tuesday that
AP: Illinois primary features competitive congressional races in the Chicago area
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Voters are set to cast their ballots Tuesday to decide competitive U.S. House races during the Illinois presidential primary. Democratic incumbents in at least two Chicago-area congressional races are
Hancock: House panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms
Bill seeks to reduce denials of coverage, improve provider networks By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes in
Meisel & Raju: With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation
Lake County Democrat wore wire in helping convict a former state rep. of bribery By HANNAH MEISEL & DILPREET RAJU news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – On an August day in 2019, then-Democratic state Sen. Terry Link stood outside of
CNI: Budget reaction: Retailers, municipalities critical of Pritzker’s proposed tax changes
Comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw GOP, interest group ire By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday