Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Delegates focus on reproductive rights, labor support on Day 2 of convention
Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Election kicks into high gear at Illinois State Fair ahead of next week’s DNC
In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act Massey family members, activists call for Sangamon County Sheriff to step down
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month
Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Illinois’ largest-ever spending plan increases education, human services, infrastructure funding
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Would-be union claims rights violated under 2022 ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Staffers allege House speaker passed bill allowing unionization knowing it would die in Senate
Capitol Briefs: Senate advances elections bill, measure targeting ‘predatory’ lending Capitol Briefs: Senate advances elections bill, measure targeting ‘predatory’ lending Pritzker says measure passed hastily by Democrats is ‘actually an ethics bill’
Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Democrats muscle through changes to ballot access, advisory questions Amendment was introduced and passed within hours