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Equal Rights Amendment reaches support threshold; implementation likely stalled

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Two years after Illinois’ Legislature approved new language for the U.S. Constitution codifying that rights cannot be denied due to gender, the Equal Rights Amendment gained enough state support to be ratified. Its potential implementation is more complicated, though.

Comptroller to lawmakers: No more pay for time not worked

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Illinois’ chief fiscal officer announced a plan this week to remedy the “ridiculous” law that allows legislators to be paid for days they did not hold office. Representatives and senators are paid in 12 equal disbursements on the last working day of each month. Current law allows lawmakers to receive a full salary as long as they hold office at least one day in each pay...

Illinois group asks U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider abortion protections

Monday, January 13, 2020

An Illinois anti-abortion advocacy group argues the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing the procedure is outdated and “out of step with modern science.”The Thomas More...

Health advocates, lawmakers want stronger regulations of vaping

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Some Illinois lawmakers say a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy responding to a growing trend of youth e-cigarette use does not go far enough.

Statehouse dome inspection reveals damage

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Inspectors also found cracks inside the structure and changes altering the Statehouse’s historical integrity. The flagpole atop the Capitol needs to be replaced and the holiday lights will...

Time for a change at Capitol Complex?

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

A law mandating baby changing tables be installed in both men’s and women’s restrooms beginning Jan. 1 does not apply to the Illinois State Capitol Complex, but the buildings’...

Report: Several county courthouses lack state-mandated breastfeeding areas

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Illinois county courthouse compliance with a law requiring nursing mothers have access to a private room has so far been “decidedly mixed,” an analysis found.

Chanukah menorah added to Capitol rotunda’s holiday display

Monday, December 9, 2019

A Chanukah menorah was added to the holiday display in the Statehouse rotunda Friday, joining a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign installed days earlier....

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Equal Rights Amendment reaches support threshold; implementation likely stalled

Comptroller to lawmakers: No more pay for time not worked