Illinois lawmakers have less than two weeks left in the 2024 legislation session to hammer out the next state budget. One proposal being weighed is a $300-per-child tax credit for nearly half of Illinois parents.
The Illinois House of Representatives passed bills Wednesday going after people who traffic children and helping child trafficking victims move on with their lives.
Lawmakers joined leaders from organizations serving people with developmental disabilities at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to rally against eliminating the subminimum wage for people with disabilities.
From Spencer County to as far north as Knox County, plans for events, lodging and safety were laid out as recommendations and advice were given and taken.