Pritzker pushes for assault weapons ban, federal action Pritzker pushes for assault weapons ban, federal action Tuesday, July 12, 2022 In the wake of a July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Gov. JB Pritzker is calling for a ban at both the state and national levels on military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.
FOID, red flags and restraining orders: How state laws regulate firearm purchases FOID, red flags and restraining orders: How state laws regulate firearm purchases Friday, July 8, 2022 A mass shooting in Highland Park at a Fourth of July parade prompted questions about how the suspect was able to obtain a gun in a state with some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.
Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents Friday, July 8, 2022 Four months before the general election, six incumbent state lawmakers appeared primed for an early rejection by voters based on unofficial tallies this week. Read more
State general revenues top $50 billion for first time in FY 2022 State general revenues top $50 billion for first time in FY 2022 Thursday, July 7, 2022 State tax revenues grew by $5.5 billion in the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, exceeding $50 billion for the first time in Illinois’ history, according to a new report from a state... Read more
Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court Thursday, July 7, 2022 Lisa Holder White was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Read more
Man sentenced for Wayne County deputy’s murder seeks to withdraw guilty plea Man sentenced for Wayne County deputy’s murder seeks to withdraw guilty plea Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Ray E. Tate, the man who pleaded guilty in March to killing Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley, has asked the court to withdraw his guilty plea. Read more
Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker and top Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly said Tuesday that while they still plan to call a special session this year to strengthen abortion rights, they expect... Read more
WITH PODCAST: Pritzker says balanced budget, ‘big things’ remain priority ahead of second term WITH PODCAST: Pritzker says balanced budget, ‘big things’ remain priority ahead of second term Friday, July 1, 2022 Inflation, crime, pandemic response, abortion rights and Donald Trump are all set to be major issues in the 2022 race for Illinois governor, if the winning candidates’ election night... Read more