Hannah Meisel
Verified- State Government and Politics Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
- State Government and Politics Reporter, The Vedette
Chicago
Aging millennial, reporter on gov’t/politics/legal affairs. Voted class clown in high school, though I’d like to think I’ve reformed. hello@hannahmeisel.com 🍋
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Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
byHannah Meisel CHICAGO — The state of Illinois and city of Chicago, along with a coalition of other states and cities controlled by Democrats, are suing the Federal Government to block a new federal rule that would give immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to those who have legally been using public aid like Medicaid and food stamps.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
Hiring process begins 3 years after cash bail abolition revealed significant shortages CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
CHICAGO (CNI) - The state of Illinois and city of Chicago, along with a coalition of other states and cities controlled by Democrats, are suing the Trump administration to block a new federal rule that would give immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to those who have legally been using public aid like Medicaid and food stamps.
Logging project halted in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest
A tight cluster of Indiana bats hibernating on a cave ceiling. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS) A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to suspend a commercial logging project in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, finding that the 2024 approval of the project under President Joe Biden violated the Endangered Species Act.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
Illinois is hiring its first statewide public defender as bail reform pressures counties to expand indigent defense services. Capitol News Illinois Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
CHICAGO (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
Illinois becomes first state in Midwest to allow medical aid in dying
CHICAGO — A federal judge has declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect Sept. 12, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois September 11, 2026 Article Summary In the latest step of a yearslong process toward public defense reform in Illinois, the state supreme court this week opened applications for a statewide public defender.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
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Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
Capitol News Illinois | Process to hire statewide public defender finally underway
CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal-justice-reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger they pose to the community.
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Friday Night Drive Bureau Valley is one of many schools around the country in the T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition that are using social media to showcase their school spirit, community involvement and what makes their school special. BV has already won $5,000.
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Friday Night Drive Bureau Valley is one of many schools around the country in the T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition that are using social media to showcase their school spirit, community involvement and what makes their school special. BV has already won $5,000.
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By Andy Tavegia for Shaw Local●September 11, 2026 at 10:43 pm CDT
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after an arrest does not equate with the danger he or she poses to the community.
Judge temporarily blocks Illinois 'medical aid in dying' law ahead of start this weekend
24/7 LiveChicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich and 2 orders of Catholic nuns filed a lawsuit in an effort to block an Illinois medical aid-in-dying law. WLS ByHannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Friday, September 11, 2026 8:18PM CHICAGO -- A federal judge Friday approved a requested temporary restraining order against Illinois in a lawsuit filed by Catholic leaders connected to the state's "medical aid in dying" law.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill patients to seek life-ending medication from their physicians when the law goes into effect on Saturday. A federal judge ruled against disability rights groups that sued to halt Illinois’ End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, alleging the law is discriminatory and needs more state oversight to prevent abuse.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Capitol News Illinois | Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois’ new “medical aid in dying” law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Federal judge declines to block Illinois' 'medical aid in dying' law ahead of Sept. 12 start
ByHannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Friday, September 11, 2026 12:57AM Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich and 2 orders of Catholic nuns filed a lawsuit in an effort to block an Illinois medical aid-in-dying law. WLS CHICAGO -- A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians.
Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
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Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start Original
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Judge declines to block Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Thursday declined to block Illinois’ new “medical aid in dying” law from going into effect this weekend, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, or EOLA, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in December after a two-year legislative push, is restricted to adults who have less than six months to live, as determined by two separate physicians.
Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
CHICAGO – Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect late this week. But a federal judge is weighing whether to block the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act from its Sept. 12 operative date after hearing arguments Friday in a lawsuit that alleges EOLA discriminates against people with disabilities.
Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest
By Hannah Meisel A federal judge this week ordered the U.S. Forest Service to suspend a commercial logging project in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, finding the 2024 approval of the project under President Joe Biden violated the Endangered Species Act. The agency improperly approved the project in October 2024 without waiting for a final “biological opinion” from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an East St. Louis judge ruled Monday.
Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save CHICAGO — Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect late this week.
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