/tags/illinois-issues Illinois Issues en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/high-turnout-at-illinois-dcfs-hiring-event-spotlights-pay-difference-with-missouri An Illinois Department of Children and Family Services investigator receives a starting salary as high as $72,000, compared to just $43,000 for an equivalent position in Missouri. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-28/high-turnout-at-illinois-dcfs-hiring-event-spotlights-pay-difference-with-missouri Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/fewer-illinois-residents-using-payday-lenders-after-state-capped-interest-rates High-cost consumer loans with interest high as 200% have plummeted since an Illinois law passed in March 2021 put a ceiling on interest rates at 36%. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:14:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-18/fewer-illinois-residents-using-payday-lenders-after-state-capped-interest-rates Amy Yee /government-politics-issues/2024-02-09/misdeeds-by-carlinville-funeral-home-director-spur-illinois-legislative-proposals At least 80 families have received the wrong remains from the Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville, Illinois, according to the Sangamon County coroner. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-09/misdeeds-by-carlinville-funeral-home-director-spur-illinois-legislative-proposals Beth Hundsdorfer /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/in-crisis-she-went-to-an-illinois-facility-two-years-later-she-still-isnt-able-to-leave The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with developmental disabilities. But some advocates say it’s too soon. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:37:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/in-crisis-she-went-to-an-illinois-facility-two-years-later-she-still-isnt-able-to-leave Molly Parker, Beth Hundsdorfer /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/former-illinois-childrens-division-worker-alleges-kids-staff-at-risk-amid-worker-shortage In a progress report compiled by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for fiscal year 2023, the agency noted “unprecedented staff turnover impacts the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency of ongoing assessments of risk and safety.” Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:57:10 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/former-illinois-childrens-division-worker-alleges-kids-staff-at-risk-amid-worker-shortage Edith Brady-Lunny /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/illinois-lawmakers-are-returning-to-springfield-heres-what-were-watching The Illinois legislature spring session gets underway on Jan. 16, but the upcoming election could play a role in what gets done and when. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:06:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-16/illinois-lawmakers-are-returning-to-springfield-heres-what-were-watching Alex Degman /government-politics-issues/2023-12-30/new-illinois-laws-taking-effect-2024 More than 300 Illinois far-ranging statutes will become laws in the new year, including prohibitions on book bans and enshrining the right to sue for "deepfake porn." Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-30/new-illinois-laws-taking-effect-2024 Peter Hancock, Andrew Adams, Jerry Nowicki /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says the latest census data can make health more equitable in Illinois and across the country. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-14/how-the-latest-u-s-census-data-can-address-health-disparities-across-illinois Melissa Ellin /government-politics-issues/2023-11-30/illinois-supreme-court-foid-records-exempt-from-public-disclosure Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham wrote the unanimous opinion that found the Illinois State Police can deny records requests for details about Firearm Owner’s Identification Cards, even if the requester is seeking their own records. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:37:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-30/illinois-supreme-court-foid-records-exempt-from-public-disclosure Peter Hancock /law-order/2023-09-04/pritzker-defends-denials-of-medical-release-requests-from-disabled-and-dying-prisoners Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended the number of dying and disabled prisoners released under a landmark law that went into effect early last year at a news conference last week. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-09-04/pritzker-defends-denials-of-medical-release-requests-from-disabled-and-dying-prisoners Carlos Ballesteros