Programs help over 1 million residents, but lawmakers debate whether future funding will be there

Federal prosecutors allege that he used public money for personal expenses

Known as the “strawberry dress” for its decorative pattern of berries and leaves, the dress can be seen in the special exhibit.

Pritzker established the program last year after the national program was abolished

Officials said the decision was made after “careful financial review, professional consultation, and much prayer.”

Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge. Consumer advocates said the retail suppliers can often be predatory in nature, locking consumers into prices that are much higher than what the utility charges.

The Illinois Municipal League wants more funding for local governments and quicker permitting process from state agencies to build infrastructure.

The 340B drug program requires manufacturers to provide steep discounts for certain medications to safety net clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other health care providers that serve low-income and uninsured patients.

The weekend also marked a milestone performance for the Pewaukee, Wis., native, who surpassed 1,000 career points while closing out her Prairie Stars career with her strongest stretch of her basketball career.

Two Illinois lawmakers want to remove the two-year foreign language requirement for high school because they want to let students choice their own elective.