Senate passes bill providing release path for terminally ill prisoners Senate passes bill providing release path for terminally ill prisoners Wednesday, May 26, 2021 The Illinois Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would give the Prisoner Review Board additional authority to consider early release for prisoners who have petitioned for such action due to medical incapacity or terminal illness.
COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination Thursday, May 13, 2021 The state is opening vaccinations to Illinoisans age 12-15, and a major theme park operator is offering 50,000 free admission tickets in an effort to encourage vaccination in that age group.
Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Senate Health Committee voted Tuesday to advance two bills which would create a prescription drug repository program and require that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge at... Read more
Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Thursday, May 6, 2021 Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 million in fiscal year 2022... Read more
Emergency housing assistance bill will head to governor Emergency housing assistance bill will head to governor Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to pass House Bill 2877, which aims to extend emergency protections to renters and homeowners financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Pritzker unveils energy plan amid session’s final stretch Pritzker unveils energy plan amid session’s final stretch Thursday, April 29, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s office unveiled a 900-page energy overhaul bill Wednesday, accelerating a yearslong negotiating process which advocates hope will end in a comprehensive clean energy... Read more
State lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universities State lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universities Wednesday, April 28, 2021 State lawmakers are considering a number of changes to Illinois gambling laws, including a measure that would lift the prohibition on gambling on in-state colleges and universities. Read more
Review of state monuments, statues begins at Statehouse Review of state monuments, statues begins at Statehouse Wednesday, April 21, 2021 A House committee tasked with reviewing statues and monuments on state property held its first meeting Wednesday, hearing from professors and state government associations on what frameworks can... Read more