Property tax debt sale reform will allow homeowners to keep more of their equity
With this bill, Illinois is the last state to come into compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision.
POWER Act data center regulation won’t move forward this spring
Advocates still want lawmakers to pause tax credits for data centers.
Ticket bot bill, Glock ban, e-bikes still up in the air as lawmakers near May 31
Outside of the three most publicized issues — Bears, the budget and BUILD — lawmakers continue to tinker and negotiate...
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill
Aiming to expand transparency and safety around large artificial intelligence models, the bill passed the House Wednesday and now heads...
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step
The bill seeks to regulate the most powerful AI models, but advocates say it’s only the first step.
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth abortions
House narrowly advances measure aiming to control prescription drug prices
Following a yearslong effort for prescription drug affordability, the measure now awaits consideration in the Senate.
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes
Despite attacks, Illinoisans like voting by mail and county clerks are confident they can handle new challenges.
Advocates, accusing governor of ‘lack of engagement,’ urge passage of data center regulations by end of May
Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to pass data center regulations.
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