Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Monday, December 25, 2023 More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress Thursday, December 14, 2023 Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional
As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Lawmakers continue questioning rules as case appears headed to U.S. Supreme Court Read more
Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5. Read more
Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father’s auto insurance policy Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father’s auto insurance policy Friday, December 1, 2023 Insurers must cover bikers and pedestrians against uninsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents. Read more
Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosure Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosure Thursday, November 30, 2023 Individuals can obtain their own records through other means Read more
Temporary staffing agencies seek to block new state labor law Temporary staffing agencies seek to block new state labor law Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Suit says new requirements are overly burdensome, preempted by federal law Read more
State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season Friday, November 17, 2023 Advocates continue call to speed up contributions to new state funding formula. Read more