Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Capitol Briefs: Chicago school board, student teacher pay, local food measures all advance in Springfield Thursday, March 7, 2024 Another measure would prohibit small single-use plastic bottles at hotels
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments on the ballot through petitions.
U.S. Supreme Court rules states can’t bar Trump from ballot based on insurrection clause U.S. Supreme Court rules states can’t bar Trump from ballot based on insurrection clause Monday, March 4, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that individual states do not have authority to disqualify candidates for federal office based on the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. Read more
Native tribe seeks return of ancestral land in Dekalb County Native tribe seeks return of ancestral land in Dekalb County Friday, March 1, 2024 Bill would grant Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation land that currently makes up a state park Read more
Cook County judge orders Trump removed from GOP ballot but holds decision pending appeal Cook County judge orders Trump removed from GOP ballot but holds decision pending appeal Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Ruling found election board’s previous decision ‘clearly erroneous’ Read more
Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Proposals target practices designed to curb utilization Read more
Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban Monday, February 12, 2024 Two Illinois cases say law violates 2nd Amendment Read more
McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself Monday, February 12, 2024 Former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption will cede defense to his court-appointed standby attorney Read more