Capitol Cast: A discussion on redistricting controversies Capitol Cast: A discussion on redistricting controversies Friday, November 19, 2021 The Better Government Association's Bryan Zarou and University of Illinois political science professor Brian Gaines talk with Peter Hancock about the redistricting process in Illinois and the upcoming oral arguments in three federal lawsuits challenging the new legislative maps.
State Supreme Court rules on pair of gun cases State Supreme Court rules on pair of gun cases Friday, November 19, 2021 In its latest round of opinions Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a Village of Deerfield assault weapons ban and restored a Putnam County man’s right to a Firearm Owners Identification card over the objections of the Illinois State Police.
Pritzker signs electric vehicle manufacturing incentives into law Pritzker signs electric vehicle manufacturing incentives into law Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a tax incentives package Tuesday that state lawmakers hope will help Illinois become a manufacturing hub for the budding electric vehicle industry. Read more
State Supreme Court asked to rule in case of woman allegedly raped by Lyft driver State Supreme Court asked to rule in case of woman allegedly raped by Lyft driver Wednesday, November 10, 2021 The rideshare company Lyft argued before the Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday that a 2014 state law protects it from being held liable for the criminal actions of one of its drivers who allegedly... Read more
Pritzker makes Illinois pitch at world climate conference Pritzker makes Illinois pitch at world climate conference Monday, November 8, 2021 As global leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, over the past two weeks to discuss the effects of and potential policy solutions to climate change, Gov. JB Pritzker made the case in a pair of speaking... Read more
Application period for new round of rental assistance delayed one month Application period for new round of rental assistance delayed one month Monday, November 8, 2021 The application period for a new round of financial assistance to renters through the Illinois Housing Development Authority will be delayed one month as the application portal undergoes... Read more
State adopts federal guidance recommending Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 State adopts federal guidance recommending Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 Wednesday, November 3, 2021 One day after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer and BioNTech, the... Read more
Pritzker gets COVID-19 vaccine booster ahead of international trip Pritzker gets COVID-19 vaccine booster ahead of international trip Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker became one of the 800,000-plus Illinoisans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot Tuesday ahead of his first overseas trip as governor. Read more