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Governor adds voice to growing consensus that ‘Tier 2’ pensions may violate federal law
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision in an Indiana case could impact the prosecutions in Illinois and elsewhere.
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A new director, additional funding and hiring more workers at Illinois' child welfare agency.
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Bill would give secretary of state more power to enforce ethics laws
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants a Department of Early Childhood in his cabinet.
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Juliana Stratton is the 48th lieutenant governor of Illinois. In December 2023, the office of the Lt. Governor launched a new initiative called We Thrive, which focuses on women and financial freedom. In February 2024, Governor Pritzker announced a new initiative that focuses on maternal health care called the Birth Equity Initiative. Lt. Governor Stratton spoke to Community Voices about how Chicago shaped her life, the challenges women have faced, and how the whole state will benefit from the two new initiatives. The Lt. Governor also talks about traveling throughout the state hosting "We Chats" to hear from a variety of different women.
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Commentary on viability of third party presidential candidates and associated research
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A boy's murder is shining a spotlight on how a state panel handles domestic violence cases.
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7th Circuit judges hear oral arguments after lower court judge threw case out
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Child protection agency seeks to add more than 500 to the payroll
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In opinion quoting Dr. Seuss, judge tells ex-governor case ‘never should have been filed’
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Republican Jim Edgar, Democrat Pat Quinn analyze election results