Monthly Archives: June, 2026

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

The legislation, sponsored in the Illinois House by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, establishes the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Regulation Act, bringing these short-term installment payment plans under state oversight similar to other forms of consumer credit. #loans #senatebill #jbpritzker

According to the organization, the latest reports focus on progress made in response to those findings and document changes in early childhood and behavioral health services throughout Illinois. #birthtofive #earlychildhood #progress

In a statement, Bally’s Corporation Senior Vice President for Corporate Development Christopher Jewett said the expansion of video gambling terminals represents a significant threat to the city’s long-term financial interests and violates commitments made under the company’s host community agreement with Chicago. #bally's #council #expansion

In a statement released Wednesday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said Illinois has emerged as a safeguard for reproductive health care since the 2022 ruling eliminated federal constitutional protections for abortion. #democrats #republicans #abortion

Doctors at Northwestern Medicine took a different approach, focusing on Perry’s overall health and quality of life rather than her age alone. #transplant #chicago #northwesternmemorial

According to evidence presented at trial, some claims involved services allegedly provided on dates when either Lim or the patient was not in Illinois. Other claims sought reimbursement for treatments purportedly performed by another chiropractor in Lim’s practice on Lim and members of his family, despite those services never taking place. #fraud #libertyville #conviction

The revenue package signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week includes a 0.2% tax on the value of digital assets held or transacted by Illinois residents. #housebill #digitalasset #centersquare

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit