Capitol Briefs
Our Capitol Briefs include short roundups of state government news or shorter versions of our longer stories.
Pritzker announces reelection campaign
Gov. JB Pritzker will announce his reelection campaign in a four-stop tour of Illinois.
Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The measures were among dozens that moved during the final day of the legislative session.
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session.
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts
Lawmakers approved limits on AI instruction at community colleges, a school bus seat-belt requirement and new allergen training for food...
Prisoner Review Board reform, changes to police hiring clear General Assembly
Lawmakers recently approved criminal justice reforms and a warehouse safety bill.
Fallen Aurora firefighter honored at state’s annual memorial ceremony
A fallen Aurora firefighter was honored Tuesday at the state’s annual fallen firefighter memorial in Springfield.
Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Ex-Gov. George Ryan, who served prison time for corruption, died Friday at 91 after spending his final years reflecting on...
On May Day, thousands march for immigrant, labor, women and LGBTQ+ rights
May Day is marked around the world to draw attention to the plight of immigrants, laborers’ and women’s rights, and...
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
Robert Crimo III will serve seven consecutive life sentences.
Lawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
Bills moving forward in Springfield include a plan that will allow fewer seniors to have to take driving exams to...
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