Archive for January 2024
Illinois could become ninth state with prescription drug affordability board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers and advocates believe prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. That’s why Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Palatine) are…
Read MoreHere are the dates you need to know for the March 19 primary election
When we vote, we win. So make sure you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, March 19.
Read MoreJohn Atkinson and Dan Seals: The naysayers have it wrong. Illinois is the place to be for businesses.
The makers of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, a leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, the first cultivated meat company to receive federal approval, an all-electric truck manufacturer. What do these companies…
Read MoreWhat a Permanent Child Tax Credit Could Mean for Families in Illinois
Advocates and lawmakers are calling for a permanent child tax credit to help lessen the economic burden on struggling families. The expansion of the child tax credit during the pandemic…
Read MoreRunning for Office As a Young Person Means Dealing With Ageism. I Did It Anyway.
In this op-ed, Illinois’ youngest latino state representative, Edgar Gonzalez Jr., discusses why he thinks young people should run for office. This piece is being published in coordination with Sister…
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