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Illinois Advances Bill to Address Behavioral Health Professional Shortage

Illinois lawmakers are taking steps to tackle the shortage of behavioral health professionals, especially in rural areas. House Bill 3487, led by State Senator Rachel Ventura and Representative Nabeela Syed, has passed the Senate. The bill requires the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional ...
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Illinois Senator Advocates for Legislation to Shield Minors from Eviction Records

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa has championed new legislation aiming to protect minors from the damaging consequences of eviction actions on their records. House Bill 3566, which successfully cleared the Senate, would prevent landlords from naming anyone under 18 as a defendant in eviction ...
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Illinois Legislation Seeks to Enhance Mental Health Care for Defendants Found Unfit to Stand Trial

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa has advanced legislation aimed at improving mental health care for defendants found unfit to stand trial. House Bill 3572 clarifies when such individuals should be diverted from jail to outpatient mental health treatment. The measure also introduces a process ...
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Illinois Senate Advances Bill for Mandatory Background Checks on Sports Officials

A new bill aimed at protecting student athletes has cleared the Illinois Senate. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen successfully advanced House Bill 2521, which strengthens background checks for sports officials in high school athletics. Currently, only school employees like bus drivers must undergo fingerprint background ...
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Illinois Advances Bill to Protect Reproductive Health Access

Illinois lawmakers have advanced House Bill 3637, a significant measure aimed at safeguarding access to reproductive health medications. Led by State Senator Karina Villa, the legislation would preserve the availability of drugs like mifepristone even if federal approval is withdrawn, provided their safety is ...
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Illinois Advances Bill to Ease Student Loan Burden

Illinois lawmakers have advanced new support for those grappling with student loans. State Senator Omar Aquino’s proposal, House Bill 1430, cleared the Senate on Thursday. The measure allows the state treasurer to invest in refinanced student loans and collaborate with financial institutions to offer ...
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WATCH: Wall of Remembrance displayed as lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day

(The Center Square) – The Memorial Day 2025 Wall of Remembrance is on display at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ...
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WATCH: Elected officials react to Chicago man being alleged killer of a Jewish couple

(The Center Square) – Illinois politicians have offered statements and responses after it was revealed that a Jewish couple’s alleged killer is a man with political connections in ...
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Illinois quick hits: State trooper struck by wrong way driver; drowning prevention awareness

State trooper struck by wrong way driver A crash involving a wrong-way driver ...
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WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday May 23rd, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop shares some of the reaction from Illinois legislators to ...
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WATCH: Bill requiring seat belts on school buses ready for Illinois governor

(The Center Square) – School buses in Illinois could be equipped with seat belts in the near future. ...
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Illinois Reminds Employers of Teen Labor Laws and Protections

The Illinois Department of Labor is issuing a reminder about regulations surrounding teen employment this summer. For those under 16, an employment certificate is a must, and they’re barred from working in hazardous jobs or during certain hours of the day. Employers are required ...
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