Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker and top Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly said Tuesday that while they still plan to call a special session this year to strengthen abortion rights, they expect to take the “remainder of the summer” to craft policies before lawmakers return to the Capitol.
Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to rivers Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to rivers Friday, July 1, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the public has no right to boat, fish or swim in small rivers that flow across private property, but two justices are urging the General Assembly to change that law.
Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois Thursday, June 30, 2022 Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins. Read more
Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Friday, June 24, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker will call a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health... Read more
6 Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker 6 Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker Friday, June 24, 2022 Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June 28 primary. Read more
Republicans see opening in secretary of state race Republicans see opening in secretary of state race Thursday, June 23, 2022 For the first time in more than a quarter century, there is an open race for the office of Illinois secretary of state as incumbent Democrat Jesse White prepares to retire, and Republicans hope... Read more
Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tom Cullerton sentenced to 1 year in prison for embezzlement Tuesday, June 21, 2022 A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence Tuesday for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee. Read more
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims Thursday, June 16, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at protecting the victims of sexual assault. Read more