Pritzker signs bill overhauling mandatory supervised release Pritzker signs bill overhauling mandatory supervised release Friday, July 28, 2023 A new law in Illinois aims to give former inmates a better chance to succeed outside of prison and reduce the likelihood that they’ll be sent back. Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed Senate Bill 423, a unanimously passed measure that overhauls the state’s mandatory supervised release program, formerly known as parole.
‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ could face lawsuits under Illinois’ expanded consumer fraud act ‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ could face lawsuits under Illinois’ expanded consumer fraud act Friday, July 28, 2023 So-called crisis pregnancy centers can now face lawsuits if they engage in “deceptive acts” aimed at deterring women from seeking abortions under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday.
State driver services facilities to require appointments in more than 40 locations State driver services facilities to require appointments in more than 40 locations Thursday, July 27, 2023 Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services facilities in medium- to large-sized cities around the state will require appointments for driver services – things like renewing a license, updating a... Read more
State announces 3rd manufacturing expansion spurred by new tax credit State announces 3rd manufacturing expansion spurred by new tax credit Thursday, July 27, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker announced another milestone Thursday in his administration’s push to expand the state’s role as a manufacturing hub in the renewable energy economy. Read more
COVID unemployment surge led to $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois – including fraud COVID unemployment surge led to $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois – including fraud Thursday, July 27, 2023 Illinois overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5.2 billion during the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of it paid to fraudulent claimants, according to a comprehensive... Read more
Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that seeks to effectively end homelessness in Illinois by marshalling the resources of multiple agencies into one effort. Read more
Labor unions promise not to strike during next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago Labor unions promise not to strike during next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Ahead of next summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, top Democratic officials on Tuesday signed a “labor peace agreement,” reinforcing Democrats’ longstanding... Read more
AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s largest public employee union announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18 percent pay raise over four years,... Read more