State Police broaden use of ‘clear and present danger’ reports State Police broaden use of ‘clear and present danger’ reports Monday, July 18, 2022 The Illinois State Police announced Monday they will start using a broader definition of what constitutes a “clear and present danger” when reviewing a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card.
Planned Parenthood announces Illinois-Wisconsin partnership in Waukegan Planned Parenthood announces Illinois-Wisconsin partnership in Waukegan Thursday, July 14, 2022 Planned Parenthood affiliates in Illinois and Wisconsin said Thursday they have formed a partnership to expand services at an abortion clinic in Waukegan to help serve residents of Wisconsin, where abortion services are now banned.
Pritzker pushes for assault weapons ban, federal action Pritzker pushes for assault weapons ban, federal action Tuesday, July 12, 2022 In the wake of a July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Gov. JB Pritzker is calling for a ban at both the state and national levels on... Read more
Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court Holder White sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court Thursday, July 7, 2022 Lisa Holder White was sworn in Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Read more
Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker and top Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly said Tuesday that while they still plan to call a special session this year to strengthen abortion rights, they expect... Read more
Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to rivers Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to rivers Friday, July 1, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the public has no right to boat, fish or swim in small rivers that flow across private property, but two justices are urging the General Assembly to... Read more
Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois Thursday, June 30, 2022 Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins. Read more
Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights Friday, June 24, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker will call a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health... Read more