25 Jan, 2019

Under the Dome Podcast: Spring legislative session preview

On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we take a look at next week's start to the Illinois General Assembly's spring legislative session.

Pritzker signs executive order joining the U.S. Climate Alliance

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's executive order for Illinois to join the U.S. Climate Alliance means the state will agree to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Gov. Pritzker signs order supporting immigrant families

AURORA - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order his office says will help protect immigrants and refugees in Illinois.

Pritzker administration seeks extension in AFSCME impasse appeal

The Pritzker administration is asking for an extension to appeal the AFSCME contract impasse issue, something that isn’t sitting well with the union.

Percentage of women in Illinois General Assembly inches up

"I think in general, women work better together," says one female legislator. Others point to women's influence on harassment issues and other bills.

State to study leaky Capitol dome

Illinois officials are going to study the Capitol dome after secretary of state workers noticed small pieces of concrete had fallen.

Bernard Schoenburg: New bureau at Statehouse to serve hundreds of papers

The population of Statehouse reporters is getting a boost, compliments of the Illinois Press Foundation.That group has hired three full-time reporters for

Statehouse Insider: Big first week for Pritzker

No doubt, any governor likes to come into office and immediately make a mark.

State works with banks to offer low-cost loans to federal workers

Furloughed federal workers in Illinois may be able to obtain low-cost loans to tide them over, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Treasurer Michael Frerichs said

Shutdown rundown: PHA ‘open for business’ while SNAP benefits come early

PEORIA — The government shutdown is forcing a number of federal agencies to take special measures in order to continue operations.

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