Culture
Illinois seeks to expand ‘gender-affirming care’ national group says is harmful to kids(The Center Square) – An Illinois state agency is launching a statewide initiative it says “supports and expands gender-affirming care,” but a national pediatric group says that’s the wrong approach… Read More
Gender, Illinois
Illinois legislator can’t define ‘opposite sex’ during debate(The Center Square) – During debate about a bill bringing state statute in line with federal statute, an Illinois state legislator couldn’t give her personal definition of the term “opposite… Read More
Guns
U.S. Supreme court considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take up cases challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than… Read More
Government
Teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million taxpayer cost advances(The Center Square) – As Illinois grapples with a possible $800 million budget deficit, a measure that could have a taxpayer price tag of an additional $68 million for student… Read More
Illinois
Illinois governor directs state agencies to prepare for $800 million less than proposed budget(The Center Square) – Illinois state agencies are being directed to prepare to receive $800 million less than what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The… Read More