Mike Miletich is an Illinois Capitol Reporter at WAND-TV. He covers a diverse range of topics including law and legal affairs, legislation, health and wellness, and consumer rights, with a particular focus on consumer protection, public education, and sustainable agriculture. Mike's work has been featured in Outdoor News and WAND-TV.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Senate passed the bipartisan plan to institute a statewide school cell phone ban Sunday.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois Democratic lawmakers passed a roughly $56 billion budget in the early morning hours of June 1.
The bipartisan proposal passed out of the Senate on 38-19 vote Sunday, but the legislation stalled in the House.
By: Mike Miletich
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget just hours after Democrats passed the spending plan out of both chambers.
By: Mike Miletich, Howard Packowitz
“Every parent and educator knows the damage that unchecked screen time and social media can do to our children and how disruptive they can be in school,” Pritzker said Sunday. “I am pleased that the Illinois General Assembly finished the job and look forward to signing these vital protections for our kids into law.”
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois could soon help local governments lower their default speed limit to increase safety.
People across the state have been demanding transparency surrounding utility fees, and lawmakers responded by passing a bipartisan bill before session adjourned.
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve access to suicide prevention services. More Statehouse Coverage
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State representatives passed a bill Sunday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings.
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Senate passed a bill Monday to restrict where the federal government can put ICE detention centers.
