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To help prevent more pregnant women from dying, the Pritzker administration promised that private insurers would cover the cost of doulas to support families. But in many cases, they’re turned away or forced to pay thousands out of pocket.

Youth at the only juvenile prison in Central Illinois say its bright atmosphere and green space make a big difference in setting them on a more positive path.

Pritzker, who reported a $1.4 million blackjack windfall in his 2024 tax return, still enjoyed one of his strongest financial years since taking office, along with first lady MK Pritzker.

The state’s Medical Debt Relief Program has wiped out an average of $1,200 in debt for residents, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.

Democratic challenger Paul Nolley used a WTVP candidate forum with Republican Darin LaHood to paint the incumbent as a member of the Washington elite, more concerned with currying favor with special interests and corporations than helping people in his district. The election is Nov. 3.

The increase is already effective for new policies, as of Oct. 1. Current customers will see their rates increase at renewal time, effective Dec. 1. This rate hike is in addition to State Farm's 27% Illinois homeowner rate increase in 2025.

The Aurora native rose in the ranks from a member of the Illinois House of Representatives to the U.S. Speaker of the House. But his conviction in 2016 for financial misconduct as part of a plan to pay hush money led to explosive revelations in federal court that he sexually abused teenage boys in the 1970s while he was a wrestling coach at Yorkville High School.

Durkin, the moderate suburban Republican who has long opposed President Donald Trump, said he’s tired of “the Darren Bailey shtick."

Congressional approval ratings are in the tank. By some measures this is one of the least productive sessions of Congress in living memory. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports those things may not change much any time soon.

McLean County Circuit Judge Casey Costigan is retiring Oct. 16 after 20 years on the bench. He said court transparency has increased during that time, and so has the ability of judges to divert certain litigants to problem-solving courts.