Bill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 years Bill aims to guarantee youth sentenced to life in prison a chance at parole after 40 years Monday, March 13, 2023 Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill last week that would effectively abolish life sentences for any incarcerated individual who was under the age of 21 when they received their sentence.
Bill before Illinois lawmakers aims to define, protect against ‘doxing’ Bill before Illinois lawmakers aims to define, protect against ‘doxing’ Wednesday, March 8, 2023 A bill that would create a clear legal avenue for victims of “doxing” to seek damages and protections against their perpetrators passed unanimously out of a House committee Wednesday.
Pritzker touts $70 million plan for addressing teacher shortage Pritzker touts $70 million plan for addressing teacher shortage Friday, March 3, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday highlighted a proposed grant program that would direct $70 million per year over the next three years to school districts facing the greatest teacher shortages. Read more
Mendoza pushes for law requiring greater deposits in ‘rainy day’ fund Mendoza pushes for law requiring greater deposits in ‘rainy day’ fund Thursday, March 2, 2023 A bill that would trigger automatic payments into the state’s so-called “rainy day” fund is heading to the Illinois House for consideration after unanimous passage out of... Read more
House Dems’ cannabis working group will engage industry, equity advocates House Dems’ cannabis working group will engage industry, equity advocates Friday, February 24, 2023 Illinois House Democrats announced the formation of a cannabis working group Thursday that will aim to steer the burgeoning industry’s expansion in a business-friendly way while still... Read more
New law allows Illinoisans to change sex on birth certificate without doctor’s affirmation New law allows Illinoisans to change sex on birth certificate without doctor’s affirmation Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Illinoisans seeking to legally change the gender on their birth certificate will have an easier time under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last week. Read more
Newly signed laws include creation of tourism districts, criminal justice reforms Newly signed laws include creation of tourism districts, criminal justice reforms Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed 15 bills into law, tackling policy areas from tourism to prison reform and making it easier for people previously convicted of felonies to legally change their... Read more
On Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, advocates spotlight ongoing racial disparities On Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, advocates spotlight ongoing racial disparities Thursday, February 9, 2023 Illinois lawmakers and advocates commemorated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Tuesday, calling attention to the disproportionate impact the disease has on Black communities. Read more