Monthly Archives: August, 2026

Under the program, savings can be reinvested into patient services, workforce development, expanded access to care and other programs addressing health disparities. #pritzker #health #drugpricing

At the rally, Del Mar criticized Illinois' abortion policies and Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the governor was "willing to murder millions of babies." #abortion #gop #aarondelmar

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the event represented a new effort by the party to engage directly with communities across the state. #dpi #babyshower #metroeast

Preston, D-Chicago, said the town hall will provide an opportunity to update constituents on his work during the legislative session while hearing directly from residents about their priorities. #townhall #fishfry #16thdistrict

According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats

"We had an opportunity to save America in 2008. Remember, remember Barack Obama. That was our chance to save America. We didn't get it then," Del Mar said during the rally. #aarondelmar #democrats #obama

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

"Sending the most powerful speaker of the House in the country to prison apparently was not enough of a wakeup call for Illinois Democrats who are continuing the same abuse of power that got Madigan into trouble in the first place." #democrats #ethics #freedomcaucus

The staffer, who once served as an intern in Welch’s office, told the paper she had several interactions with the speaker that made her “uncomfortable” after she left Benton’s staff. #staffer #chriswelch #capitolnewsillinois

OIG chief performance analyst Kevin Smith told The Center Square that the rat abatement program’s primary approach is responding to complaints or rat sightings by applying poison in burrows. #centersquare #rat #budget