Federal judge refuses to block assault weapons ban enforcement Federal judge refuses to block assault weapons ban enforcement Thursday, April 27, 2023 A federal judge in Chicago this week denied a request to block enforcement of both state and local bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, saying it is unlikely that the law will be found unconstitutional.
Businesses lobby governor, Statehouse leaders in Springfield Businesses lobby governor, Statehouse leaders in Springfield Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Business leaders from throughout Illinois gathered Wednesday in Springfield to share their concerns about the state’s business climate and to discuss pending legislative issues with Gov. JB Pritzker and top legislative leaders.
After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding Friday, April 21, 2023 Thousands of elementary and high school students throughout Illinois could lose access to after-school and summer programs in the upcoming fiscal year but advocates are hoping that either the... Read more
Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case Monday, April 17, 2023 Two newly-elected justices of the Illinois Supreme Court have declined to recuse themselves from a case challenging the state’s recently passed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity... Read more
Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that he and six other attorneys general have settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul that will net Illinois $67.6 million. Read more
Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. Read more
Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves Friday, April 7, 2023 The overall financial health of Illinois school districts has been improving in recent years, according to a recent state report, but a bill moving through the General Assembly seeks to rein in... Read more
Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’ Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’ Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media. Read more