Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case Monday, April 17, 2023 Two newly-elected justices of the Illinois Supreme Court have declined to recuse themselves from a case challenging the state’s recently passed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that he and six other attorneys general have settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul that will net Illinois $67.6 million.
Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. Read more
Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves Friday, April 7, 2023 The overall financial health of Illinois school districts has been improving in recent years, according to a recent state report, but a bill moving through the General Assembly seeks to rein in... Read more
Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’ Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’ Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media. Read more
House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms Thursday, March 23, 2023 The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy, all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. Read more
House passes bill prohibiting book bans House passes bill prohibiting book bans Wednesday, March 22, 2023 The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from... Read more
House panel debates ranked choice voting House panel debates ranked choice voting Thursday, March 16, 2023 Illinois lawmakers are debating whether the state should join a growing list of jurisdictions in the United States that allow voters to pick more than one candidate for an office, ranking them in... Read more