Bill requiring schools to teach Native American history heads to Senate floor Bill requiring schools to teach Native American history heads to Senate floor Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Lawmakers advanced a measure that would require public elementary and high schools to include a unit of Native American history in their social studies curriculum, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on cannabis odor, changes to probation Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on cannabis odor, changes to probation Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Just before lawmakers went on a two-week spring break, the Illinois Senate passed two bills that would work to further decriminalize cannabis use in Illinois.
Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Rosenberg Moon Habitat was named 2023’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Wednesday in a contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Read more
Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Monday, March 27, 2023 In an effort to increase recognition of indigenous history and culture, lawmakers are considering measures to repatriate Native American remains and teach Native American history in public schools. Read more
Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Thursday, March 23, 2023 Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.” Read more
Lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares as ‘common carriers’ Lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares as ‘common carriers’ Friday, March 17, 2023 Lawmakers are considering a bill that would treat ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft as “common carriers,” opening them up to the same level of liability as other forms of... Read more
Pritzker touts higher education plan, joins call for pharmacies to state abortion pill plans Pritzker touts higher education plan, joins call for pharmacies to state abortion pill plans Tuesday, March 14, 2023 On his latest marketing tour to sell his state budget plan, Gov. JB Pritzker visited a community college in Normal Tuesday to highlight his proposed investments in higher education. Read more
Pritzker signs measure guaranteeing five days paid leave for Illinoisans Pritzker signs measure guaranteeing five days paid leave for Illinoisans Monday, March 13, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 208 into law Monday, ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers. Read more