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IL bill could require diaper ingredients transparency for consumers
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IL bill could require diaper ingredients transparency for consumers

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 28 mins ago

The proposal would require each package or box of diapers sold in Illinois to include a printed list of all ingredients for consumers.

IL plan increasing access for mental health crisis care awaits House action
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IL plan increasing access for mental health crisis care awaits House action

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 18 hrs ago

The Illinois House could vote on a bill this month to increase access to behavioral healthcare by requiring insurance companies expand coverage.

IL bill could require incarcerated demographic data reporting
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IL bill could require incarcerated demographic data reporting

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 19 hrs ago

Sponsors said lawmakers, state agencies and the public should have accurate and consistent information when making decisions about criminal justice policy, corrections funding and public safety programs.

Anjanette Young Act: Illinois lawmakers could ban no-knock warrants
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Anjanette Young Act: Illinois lawmakers could ban no-knock warrants

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 6, 2026

Sponsors and advocates say no knock warrants create chaos, put lives at risk and often leave innocent people with trauma.

IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill
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IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 3, 2026

The Trump administration temporarily waived restrictions for the fuel last week to combat rising gas prices, but Costello told WAND News farmers need long-term solutions.

IL bill could ban unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
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IL bill could ban unnecessary fees for IDOC mail

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 2, 2026

The plan would ensure committed people and their correspondents are not charged any fee, surcharge or cost for mail or scanning services that exceed the standard postage rate.

Pritzker, GOP leaders divided on property tax reform
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Pritzker, GOP leaders divided on property tax reform

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

Illinois House Republicans are calling on their Democratic colleagues to help them pass property tax reforms before session ends next month.

Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues
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Illinois business leaders say lawmakers must approve investments in child care to address affordability, access issues

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Business leaders told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that investments in childcare and early intervention services can help working parents.

IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history
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IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 30, 2026

This is the latest proposal to ensure students feel represented in their history courses.

IL proposal could provide resources for youth repeat gun offenders
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IL proposal could provide resources for youth repeat gun offenders

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 27, 2026

State lawmakers could pass a plan this spring to address youth who are repeat gun offenders.

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