Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system Friday, May 3, 2024 As legislative session nears its end, policy platform part of ongoing clean energy debate Read more
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations Thursday, April 25, 2024 Lung Association gives mixed review of state’s air quality Read more
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared? Thursday, April 25, 2024 When it comes to preventing severe flooding, there’s not one fix. Over the next few weeks, the Illinois Answers Project will examine what city and state agencies are doing to protect... Read more
Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Capitol Briefs: Expansion of postpartum coverage, ban on kangaroos among hundreds of measures to pass House Friday, April 19, 2024 Lawmakers also outlaw AI-generated child porn, fine-tune prisoner medical release law Read more
State spends $73 million to protect Illinois’ only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline State spends $73 million to protect Illinois’ only undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline Friday, March 29, 2024 Breakwater structures at Illinois Beach State Park aim to mitigate erosion Read more
Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto Tuesday, February 20, 2024 ‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto Read more