Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’ Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’ Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Owners of firearms that do not have serial numbers – referred to as ghost guns – will have 180 days to take them to a federal firearm dealer to have them serialized or they will risk being charged with a misdemeanor.
ANALYSIS: Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads GOP governor field, followed by Irvin, Bailey ANALYSIS: Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads GOP governor field, followed by Irvin, Bailey Friday, May 13, 2022 We’re about a month and a half from the June 28 primary, and “undecided” was the lead vote-getter this week in a new poll of 1,000 likely GOP primary voters, with 36.9 percent of respondents falling into that camp.
Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Wednesday, May 11, 2022 In the run-up to the early-morning April 9 adjournment of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers passed a spate of public safety measures backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in... Read more
Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Police departments in four communities in Illinois will be part of a co-responder pilot program that aims to send social workers and mental health professionals on law enforcement calls. Read more
ANALYSIS: Where does the GOP governor field stand on abortion? ANALYSIS: Where does the GOP governor field stand on abortion? Friday, May 6, 2022 Jerry Nowicki takes a look at where GOP candidates for governor stand on the abortion debate. Read more
Audit finds IDPH failed to intervene in early days of LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak Audit finds IDPH failed to intervene in early days of LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak Thursday, May 5, 2022 A new report from the state’s auditor general found more fault with the Illinois Department of Public Health in its response to a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at a state-run veterans home than... Read more
ANALYSIS: Supreme Court denies ex-Bear Richard Dent’s efforts to identify accusers ANALYSIS: Supreme Court denies ex-Bear Richard Dent’s efforts to identify accusers Friday, April 29, 2022 Richard Dent won’t be able to learn the names of the people who accused him of sexual harassment and drunken disorderly conduct in 2018, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week. Read more
Pritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage amid data suggesting progress Pritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage amid data suggesting progress Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Wednesday aimed at easing the state’s shortage of teachers and other education professionals, even as a new report shows Illinois just added a... Read more