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November 10, 2023 Update

103rd ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly concluded its second and final week of the Fall Veto Session. Both chambers are set to return to Springfield for the 2024 Spring…

November 3, 2023 Update

103RD ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly was not in session this week. Both chambers return next week (November 7 – 9) for the second and final week of the…

October 27, 2023 Update

103rd ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly concluded its first week of a two-week Veto session. The House was in session two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) and canceled session…

October 23, 2023 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Health Benefits for Senior Immigrants: The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will pause enrollment for new enrollees in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program on November 6. The program…

October 6, 2023 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Agency Transitions:  Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services will step down at the end of 2023. The Governor appointed Lizzy Whitehorn, who currently serves…

September 29, 2023 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Gubernatorial Appointments: The Governor appointed the following: ·        Sharon Bush will serve as a member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. ·        Terrance B. McGann will continue to serve as…