Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ Moon habitat named 2023’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Rosenberg Moon Habitat was named 2023’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Wednesday in a contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Monday, March 27, 2023 In an effort to increase recognition of indigenous history and culture, lawmakers are considering measures to repatriate Native American remains and teach Native American history in public schools.
Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Thursday, March 23, 2023 Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.” Read more
Lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares as ‘common carriers’ Lawmakers advance measure to regulate ride-shares as ‘common carriers’ Friday, March 17, 2023 Lawmakers are considering a bill that would treat ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft as “common carriers,” opening them up to the same level of liability as other forms of... Read more
Pritzker touts higher education plan, joins call for pharmacies to state abortion pill plans Pritzker touts higher education plan, joins call for pharmacies to state abortion pill plans Tuesday, March 14, 2023 On his latest marketing tour to sell his state budget plan, Gov. JB Pritzker visited a community college in Normal Tuesday to highlight his proposed investments in higher education. Read more
Pritzker signs measure guaranteeing five days paid leave for Illinoisans Pritzker signs measure guaranteeing five days paid leave for Illinoisans Monday, March 13, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 208 into law Monday, ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers. Read more
Bill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 years Bill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 years Monday, March 13, 2023 Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill last week that would effectively abolish life sentences for any incarcerated individual who was under the age of 21 when they received their sentence. Read more
Bill before Illinois lawmakers aims to define, protect against ‘doxing’ Bill before Illinois lawmakers aims to define, protect against ‘doxing’ Wednesday, March 8, 2023 A bill that would create a clear legal avenue for victims of “doxing” to seek damages and protections against their perpetrators passed unanimously out of a House committee Wednesday. Read more