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Illinois a blue haven for gender affirming care, but advocates say housing, safety still a concern
Two measures to further protect transgender people are awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. But advocates say the state can do more to help the LGBTQ+ community, including a push to require school districts to teach sex education.
By Tina Sfondeles
 
Transportation
Secretary of state brings the DMV to the driver
 
Health & Wellness
Illinois Planned Parenthood clinics see uptick in Southerners seeking abortions since Dobbs
 
Environment
Illinois Legislature puts the brakes on a carbon capture boom
 
Springfield
Pritzker signs $53.1 billion spending plan, dismisses Democratic discord
 
Monica Alvarez at a press conference supporting Karina's Bill.
Criminal Justice
For third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina’s Bill aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
By Mawa Iqbal
 
taxes
Springfield
Illinois residents can claim a bigger state tax credit next year under the new budget
By Dave McKinney
 
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, pictured at a January press conference, is counting on $200 million in his state budget from an increase to the state's sports wagering tax.
Springfield
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike
By Mitchell Armentrout
 
Brady Burden, 27, is an analyst in Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's office.
Springfield
Illinois legislative staff union sues Speaker Welch demanding recognition
By Alex Degman