SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday to make Illinois the first state to issue vaccine recommendations independent of the CDC. Democrats believe Illinois should ensure healthcare regardless of decisions made by the federal government.

"While RFK Jr. and his QAnon-inspired colleagues spreading conspiracy theories and dangerous misinformation about vaccines are running around Washington, Illinois is stepping up to protect the health of our people," Pritzker said.

The Illinois Department of Public Health currently has an advisory committee responsible for reviewing vaccines, but this law will expand its authority and allow the agency to issue evidence-based recommendations on vaccines and treatments during disease outbreaks and public health emergen

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