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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is responsible for the routine licensing of your health care providers, but lawmakers and industry leaders argue the state agency is failing in that role.

With political conservatives and some Republicans stepping up their attacks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is out with a vigorous defense of the proposed Gotion battery plant in Manteno, charging that its foes are putting “xenophobia” and partisan politics ahead of a $2 billion investment that will create 2,600 well-paying jobs here.
Curran had no immediate response to the Pritzker letter, but earlier in the day released a statement saying there is “nothing extreme” about asking questions about a […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Wednesday that the state is recommending making driving tests for seniors mandatory at age 79 instead of the current 75…

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On Wednesday, the Chicago-based host committee and the DNCC — an offshoot of the Democratic National Committee — announced the first step it is taking to hire someone to oversee construction and event contracting for the convention.
WASHINGTON — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday hold their first joint fundraiser for the Chicago Host Committee, which promised to raise at least $84.7 million for the 2024 Democratic National Convention .

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has filed legislation that would, for the first time in Illinois, authorize legislative staff to form a union and engage in collective bargaining.

Tracy Katz Muhl of Northbrook, running to represent Illinois’ 57th House District in 2024, gained a key endorsement.

Welch gives nod to unionizing staff – POLITICO  POLITICO

The ex-Illinois House speaker is awaiting trial for his alleged role in a federal bribery scheme.

Op-ed: Illinois’ tool in job creation? Investing in tech companies.  Chicago Tribune