SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2019) — Four years after its debut, a new statewide study from regional school superintendents finds Illinois’ serious teacher shortage continues to worsen, especially in school districts in central and southern Illinois.  

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2019) — Fed up with delayed and denied state payments that are compromising quality health-care for the most vulnerable, state legislators joined safety-net hospitals today to call for landmark reform of managed care companies under Illinois’ Medicaid program.  

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 4, 2019) — Fed up with delayed and denied state payments that are compromising quality health-care for the most vulnerable, state legislators will join safety-net hospitals to call for landmark reform of managed care companies under Illinois’ Medicaid program.  

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — As a legislative committee digs into the issue, Illinois House Democrats are pushing a package of bills this spring that aim to make prescription drugs more accessible, affordable and accountable.  

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2019) — Mental health problems are pervasive in Illinois. More than 2.5 million Illinoisans, including an estimated 850,000 young people under age 25, struggle with some form of mental health condition, from mild to severe. And far too many — the majority of Illinoisans with mental health issues — who need treatment are forced to go without.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2019)  Strengthened by unprecedented political support, Illinois House legislators are uniting in a new Progressive Caucus to provide a better direction for the state.   Leaders and members of the new Progressive Caucus in the House today used a Statehouse news conference to discuss its platform of principles and legislative agenda for the 2019 session:

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2019) — Strengthened by unprecedented political support, Illinois House legislators are uniting in a new Progressive Caucus to provide a better direction for the state.  

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2019) — As the Illinois Legislature begins its new term in 2019, several veterinarians from around Illinois are stepping up to take on a leadership role that will help these policymakers make better informed decisions to help protect and care for our pets and animals.

SPRINGFIELD, IL (January 21, 2019)  The Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois announces today former State Sen Pam Althoff is MCAI’s new Executive Director, replacing Michael Kleinik, who is leaving for a top post in Gov JB Pritzker’s Administration.

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