New legislative maps pass less than 24 hours after introduction New legislative maps pass less than 24 hours after introduction Friday, May 28, 2021 Illinois lawmakers passed measures Friday to redraw state legislative and judicial district lines, less than 24 hours after the bills implementing the maps were introduced.
Senate passes ‘sexting’ measure, bill lifting benefit ban for those with drug convictions Senate passes ‘sexting’ measure, bill lifting benefit ban for those with drug convictions Thursday, May 27, 2021 The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed a measure requiring public schools to include the dangers of “sexting” in sex education coursework and another lifting a ban on people convicted of drug crimes from receiving certain family benefits.
House passes right-to-unionize amendment House passes right-to-unionize amendment Wednesday, May 26, 2021 The Illinois House passed a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that would guarantee workers in the state the right to unionize. Read more
Senate passes bill providing release path for terminally ill prisoners Senate passes bill providing release path for terminally ill prisoners Wednesday, May 26, 2021 The Illinois Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would give the Prisoner Review Board additional authority to consider early release for prisoners who have petitioned for such action due to... Read more
COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination Thursday, May 13, 2021 The state is opening vaccinations to Illinoisans age 12-15, and a major theme park operator is offering 50,000 free admission tickets in an effort to encourage vaccination in that age group. Read more
Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Senate Health Committee voted Tuesday to advance two bills which would create a prescription drug repository program and require that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge at... Read more
Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools Thursday, May 6, 2021 Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 million in fiscal year 2022... Read more
Emergency housing assistance bill will head to governor Emergency housing assistance bill will head to governor Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to pass House Bill 2877, which aims to extend emergency protections to renters and homeowners financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more