U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now Tuesday, July 2, 2024 One justice says he hopes high court will hear the matter once lower courts issue decisions
After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system Friday, June 28, 2024 But researchers say despite new 75-county data trove, it’s still too early to judge bail reform law
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview Friday, June 28, 2024 Stream the season finale of ‘Illinois Lawmakers’ now Read more
Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature Thursday, June 27, 2024 Democrats passed measure in May that sought to codify federal law if it was stricken down Read more
Quantum technology companies set for big tax incentives under new law Quantum technology companies set for big tax incentives under new law Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Economic development package also expands film, EV industry tax breaks Read more
SCOTUS ruling could upend federal corruption cases for Madigan, allies SCOTUS ruling could upend federal corruption cases for Madigan, allies Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Court narrows scope of federal bribery law used to charge former speaker, ‘ComEd Four’ Read more
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood Tuesday, June 25, 2024 New agency to bring multiple programs under one roof Read more
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month Read more