Trump pardons Blagojevich 5 years after commutation cut prison time short
President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Monday night. Blagojevich 8 years in prison after being convicted for corruption-related...
New bills would ban school fines, provide working moms paid time to breastfeed
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to help breastfeeding mothers, eliminate fines as punishment for student behavior.
State lawmakers weigh TikTok’s value
Illinois officials react to changing dynamics over TikTok.
COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state’s top doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after admitting to...
Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days
Lawmakers passed 24 bills in their lame duck session, including measures pertaining to warehouse quotas, prostitution and nursing homes.
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
The new Illinois General Assembly was inaugurated, with the House and Senate taking different tones as they prepare to address...
Local journalism tax credit application window opens
News organizations in Illinois can now apply to receive tax credits for journalists that were on their payroll in 2024.
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