Pritzker signs changes to SAFE-T Act’s cash bail provisions Pritzker signs changes to SAFE-T Act’s cash bail provisions Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a follow-up measure to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform, the third such amendment since the law’s initial passage in January 2021.
Holiday displays – including the Satanic Temple’s – return to Illinois Capitol Holiday displays – including the Satanic Temple’s – return to Illinois Capitol Tuesday, December 6, 2022 The Satanic Temple of Illinois debuted a new display in the Illinois Capitol rotunda Tuesday, taking its place next to the annual Christmas and Hanukkah displays.
State elections board certifies 2022 results State elections board certifies 2022 results Monday, December 5, 2022 The Illinois State Board of Elections certified its election results Monday, putting the final stamp on another Democratic sweep of statewide offices. Read more
Tax credits, prison reform pass in veto session Tax credits, prison reform pass in veto session Monday, December 5, 2022 Illinois lawmakers last week passed significant legislation dealing with electric vehicle manufacturing incentives and the availability of hygiene products for prisoners in the state’s... Read more
Pretrial detention changes to SAFE-T Act will head to governor Pretrial detention changes to SAFE-T Act will head to governor Thursday, December 1, 2022 Lawmakers on Thursday passed a long-awaited amendment to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform’s provisions that will eliminate cash bail when the calendar hits 2023. Read more
Lawmakers advance $1.8 billion unemployment fund bailout Lawmakers advance $1.8 billion unemployment fund bailout Thursday, December 1, 2022 On the final day of their fall veto session, Illinois lawmakers on Thursday advanced a pair of bills that would infuse $1.8 billion into the state’s unemployment trust fund, which was... Read more
State lawmakers pass measure limiting state investment in Russian assets State lawmakers pass measure limiting state investment in Russian assets Wednesday, November 30, 2022 The Illinois House gave final passage Wednesday to a bill aimed at prohibiting state investment in assets tied to Russia and Belarus in retaliation for their participation in the war in Ukraine. Read more
Contempt citations against DCFS director reversed by appellate court Contempt citations against DCFS director reversed by appellate court Wednesday, November 30, 2022 An appellate court on Wednesday reversed several contempt of court citations that were filed in recent months against Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith for failing to... Read more