The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.

But Illinois and 15 other states are fighting back in a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for “intimidating providers” into denying such care. UI Health became the latest hospital today to suspend gender-affirming surgical procedures for adolescents effective immediately,

Students in Illinois will soon have to get mental health screenings alongside annual vision and hearing exams.

Ill., won't seek re-election after completing his 15th term next year and has endorsed an Illinois state representative to replace him.