Mike Miletich is an Illinois Capitol Reporter. He covers a wide range of topics including government, politics, public policy, and health and wellness, with a particular focus on elections and consumer health. Mike's work has been featured in Outdoor News, WAND-TV, and WIFR - Channel 23.
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Mike Miletich's coverage revolves around local government announcements and legal policy regulations, predominantly focusing on Illinois. He is likely to be receptive to pitches that provide insights or perspectives from local government officials, legal experts, and community leaders regarding the implementation and impact of new laws in Illinois.
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to create a charter for the city of Chicago. Advocates stress Chicago is the only major US city without a constitutional document for transparent decision-making and accountability standards.
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The Pritzker administration says Illinois has helped eliminate more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for roughly 700,000 people across the state. Illinois leaders set an initial goal of erasing $1 billion in medical debt while spending less than $10 million in state funds.
By: Mike Miletich
Veto session is scheduled Nov. 17-19, Dec. 1-3 Published Oct. 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois consumers have received over $750,000 in refunds under the state's cryptocurrency regulations. Digital asset kiosk operators were required to provide financial relief to victims of cryptocurrency scams and fraud.
Illinois has been recognized as an AARP age-friendly state following work to help seniors live and age well.
President Donald Trump’s policies played a pivotal role in nearly every answer from both candidates appearing on WTTW.
By: Mike Miletich
With less than two weeks until the Midterm elections, Darren Bailey announced he is committed to keeping Logan Correctional Center open if he is elected governor.
By: Mike Miletich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education say Illinois public universities have reached the highest enrollment level since 2015. IBHE data show more than 190,000 students enrolled during the fall semester for the 2026-2027 school year.
By: Mike Miletich
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A south suburban House Democrat has filed a plan to help provide financial relief to communities hardest hit by storms this summer. The
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – We are one week away from the midterm elections, and candidates for the top job in Illinois are making their last pitches to voters. Darren and Cindy Bailey stopped in Springfield Tuesday, while Gov. JB Pritzker picked up another endorsement.
