Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the...
Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters
Stratton pulled off the unexpected late surge to defeat U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the early fundraising and polling leader.
Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois
Business groups are criticizing decarbonization efforts in Illinois.
Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users
A Senate plan would allow local governments to establish a version of the state’s pension buyout program.
28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award
Pritzker established the awards after the national program was abolished in August 2025.
Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board
The long-awaited legislation faces stiff resistance from the pharmaceutical industry, but legislators say it is essential.
Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms
Lawmakers said they need more time to reform current state law, as litigation against county treasurers builds.
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
Legislators recently filed bills that would require companies to disclose the use of consumer data in price setting.
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs
The bill would require producers to establish and finance disposal programs for electronic smoking devices.
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
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