FOID overhaul moves forward despite constitutional concerns
A bill that would strengthen the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Act to better recover guns from people who’ve had their...
Lower fees, but fingerprints still included in FOID overhaul bill
An amendment to a controversial bill to overhaul the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Act has a lesser increase in the...
Tighter controls on toxic chemical emissions clear Illinois House
Industrial sterilization companies in Illinois which use the toxic chemical ethylene oxide may soon have to comply with stricter safety...
HOUSE RECAP: House sends bill increasing fines for Scott’s Law violations to governor
A bill that would increase penalties for Scott’s Law violations has passed both chambers of the General Assembly. A bill...
‘Enough gun violence’: Rally supports passage of toughened FOID processes
Lawmakers and supporters of a bill that would strengthen the Firearm Owners Identification card system chanted “Fix the FOID” in...
Byrd: Enforcement, education needed to change driving behaviors
A House amendment made to Senate Bill 1862 would create the Scott’s Law Fund. According to the bill, the fund...
*Republicans question bills aimed at FOID card changes
Illinoisans soon may have to be fingerprinted and pay an increased fee to be a licensed gun owner in the...
Community-based facilities say future of services is bleak
Illinois falls short in providing the funding and worker compensation to keep the health care services industry stable, advocates representing...
Lawmakers, youth push to lessen impacts of traumatic childhood events
Wednesday, state lawmakers marked the first Trauma-Informed Awareness Day by speaking about the importance of addressing adverse childhood experiences, or...
Opponents say bill would deter protesters of energy industries in Illinois
Representatives of more than 50 groups statewide said during a news conference Tuesday morning at the Capitol that House Bill...
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