New state law bans ‘dark money’ in judicial races New state law bans ‘dark money’ in judicial races Tuesday, November 16, 2021 A new law in Illinois aims to ban out-of-state contributions and so-called “dark money” in judicial campaigns by requiring all candidates to disclose the sources of their contributions.
Pritzker signs electric vehicle manufacturing incentives into law Pritzker signs electric vehicle manufacturing incentives into law Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a tax incentives package Tuesday that state lawmakers hope will help Illinois become a manufacturing hub for the budding electric vehicle industry.
Capitol Cast: Climate, Supreme Court and Redistricting Capitol Cast: Climate, Supreme Court and Redistricting Friday, November 12, 2021 Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki discuss Gov. JB Pritzker's trip to the U.N. climate conference, an Illinois Supreme Court case concerning ride hailing services, and the latest developments in... Read more
GOP, advocacy groups submit changes to legislative district maps in court GOP, advocacy groups submit changes to legislative district maps in court Thursday, November 11, 2021 Plaintiffs in three lawsuits challenging the new legislative district maps that Democrats pushed through the General Assembly earlier this year have submitted their proposed changes, which would... Read more
State Supreme Court asked to rule in case of woman allegedly raped by Lyft driver State Supreme Court asked to rule in case of woman allegedly raped by Lyft driver Wednesday, November 10, 2021 The rideshare company Lyft argued before the Illinois Supreme Court Wednesday that a 2014 state law protects it from being held liable for the criminal actions of one of its drivers who allegedly... Read more
Pritzker signs Health Care Right of Conscience change Pritzker signs Health Care Right of Conscience change Tuesday, November 9, 2021 A new law in Illinois will soon clear the way for employers to enforce vaccination, testing and other mitigation measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Pritzker makes Illinois pitch at world climate conference Pritzker makes Illinois pitch at world climate conference Monday, November 8, 2021 As global leaders met in Glasgow, Scotland, over the past two weeks to discuss the effects of and potential policy solutions to climate change, Gov. JB Pritzker made the case in a pair of speaking... Read more
Application period for new round of rental assistance delayed one month Application period for new round of rental assistance delayed one month Monday, November 8, 2021 The application period for a new round of financial assistance to renters through the Illinois Housing Development Authority will be delayed one month as the application portal undergoes... Read more