Illinois Supreme Court ruling grants Decatur man certificate of innocence Illinois Supreme Court ruling grants Decatur man certificate of innocence Thursday, April 15, 2021 A majority of the Illinois Supreme Court decided Thursday that the state law governing certificates of innocence only requires exonerated individuals to prove their innocence for the criminal offense with which they were initially charged.
New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector Wednesday, April 14, 2021 A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain.
Bills call for modernizing FOID, CCL systems Bills call for modernizing FOID, CCL systems Wednesday, April 14, 2021 A bipartisan group of lawmakers are backing legislation that seeks to modernize the way the Illinois State Police processes and issues Firearm Owners Identification cards and Concealed Carry... Read more
Bill placing term limits on General Assembly leadership passes committee Bill placing term limits on General Assembly leadership passes committee Wednesday, April 14, 2021 A bill which would implement term limits on leadership roles in the Illinois General Assembly advanced out of committee Wednesday. Read more
UPDATED: House votes to decriminalize HIV transmission UPDATED: House votes to decriminalize HIV transmission Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced two bills Tuesday with unanimous support, one to decriminalize transmission of HIV and another to expand protections for survivors of... Read more
FOID, concealed carry permits extended again FOID, concealed carry permits extended again Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The Illinois State Police has given another 150-day extension to people whose Firearms Owners Identification cards or Concealed Carry Licenses have expired due to a backlog in processing renewal... Read more
Housing advocates seek support for homelessness prevention bills Housing advocates seek support for homelessness prevention bills Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Housing advocates including former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti joined state Rep. La Shawn Ford and state Sen. Karina Villa Tuesday to call for support for a measure aimed at supporting low-income... Read more
Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Read more