Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition
House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo Monday, May 6, 2024 Advocacy organization gives Illinois a failing grade in 2023 report
Law enforcement community honors fallen officers at Illinois Capitol Law enforcement community honors fallen officers at Illinois Capitol Thursday, May 2, 2024 Six officers memorialized at annual ceremony Read more
State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems Thursday, April 18, 2024 Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028 Read more
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Groups also call for changes to state’s homicide reporting, cold case investigations Read more
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away Friday, April 12, 2024 Water suppliers must submit inventories to IEPA by April 15 Read more
Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’ Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’ Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Truck was one of more than 200 entries in the 2024 ‘Makers Madness’ contest Read more
Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Thursday, April 4, 2024 Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff Read more