(SPRINGFIELD) A State House Appropriations Subcommittee heard testimony yesterday on a pair of bills proposed to fund the after-school programs of community schools across the state. This comes after the schools’ part of a federally funded program has had roughly $18.5 million in grant funding revoked over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concerns. As no vote was taken, the bills could move to the main House Appropriations Committee for future hearings.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Out in our nation’s capital, Congresswoman Mary Miller has introduced legislation that seeks to crack down on the dangerous and unethical practices associated with chemical abortion pills and to protect both human dignity & America’s water systems. The Clean Water for All Life Act would amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to prohibit chemical abortions conducted without the physical presence of a healthcare provider and establishes safeguards to ensure proper medical oversight and responsible disposal of abortion-related medical waste. Representative Miller says the reckless & inhumane practices must end.
(SPRINGFIELD) An Illinois lottery player has won $536 million in the Mega Millions jackpot. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the nickname Lucky Lady, bought her winning ticket online through the Illinois Lottery’s iLottery platform, the first Mega Millions jackpot to be claimed in 2026 & the 2nd-largest prize ever won by an online player in America.
(SPRINGFIELD) Nominations for the 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards are now open until April 9th. IMEC, in conjunction with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, announced the categories of Economic Development Partner of the Year, Educator of the Year, and many others. Nominations are accepted online along with award details at the IMA-net.org website.