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Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom

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  Governor, UK sign memorandum focusing on manufacturing, energy and technology By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations around the world, despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs that have disrupted global markets. “Look, there are a lot…

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House approves new abortion protection, plan to ease college admissions

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  Bills requiring coverage for anesthesia, stipends for student teachers also advance By BEN SZALINSKI, JADE AUBREY, BRIDGETTE FOX and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House took its first step Monday in passing legislation responding to proposed actions by the Trump administration. The House voted 67-39 to…

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Plans expanding protections for trafficking, sexual assault victims approved by House

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  Lawmakers seek to outlaw certain chemicals used in cosmetics By JADE AUBREY and BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for cases of involuntary servitude or trafficking passed the Illinois House on Tuesday. Current Illinois law only allows a victim of involuntary servitude, involuntary…

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Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike

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  Outdated payment formula forcing facilities around the state to close, industry says By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state…

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Tariffs could affect supply chains, SIUC professor says

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  President Donald Trump’s tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% may have some very significant impacts on various manufacturing and supply chain management firms, said Gregory D. DeYong, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale associate professor of operations management, meaning both availability and pricing on a variety of products may be an up and down seesaw as talks…

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RBGA’s April small business honoree is a centenarian ‘gem’

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  The RiverBend Growth Association has selected the Alton location of the 107-year-old Reiniger Jewelers as its April 2025 Small Business of the Month award recipient. Reiniger acquired its Alton location, the former Maneke Jewelers, three years ago, located at 1633 Washington Avenue. Throughout the five locations now owned by the company, Reiniger Jewelers carries…

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Illinois has added new guidelines enhancing public safety before Spring ground digging

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Learn what changed and how it will impact your next outdoor digging project Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and…

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Budzinski announces $30M secured in disaster aid funding across St. Clair County

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Caseyville, East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, East Carondelet, and Dupo will receive millions to recover from 2022 floods On April 3, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) announced that much-needed disaster recovery funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program has been finalized for St. Clair County. The funds will be dispersed to different…

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