State Fair butter cow unveiled State Fair butter cow unveiled Wednesday, August 11, 2021 The final preparation for the opening of the 2021 Illinois State Fair took place Wednesday with the traditional unveiling of the butter cow.
New law expands access to family leave New law expands access to family leave Tuesday, August 10, 2021 A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave.
Pritzker urges lawmakers to act on energy bill Pritzker urges lawmakers to act on energy bill Thursday, August 5, 2021 With talks between labor and environmental groups at an impasse, and with the clock ticking on the impending closure of two nuclear plants in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker this week urged lawmakers... Read more
Pritzker signs immigrant protection bills Pritzker signs immigrant protection bills Monday, August 2, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Monday aimed at protecting the state’s immigrant and refugee populations, saying they will help make Illinois “the most welcoming state in... Read more
MALDEF amends redistricting complaint MALDEF amends redistricting complaint Thursday, July 29, 2021 Attorneys for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, or MALDEF, have filed an amended complaint in federal court in a lawsuit that seeks to block a newly-enacted legislative... Read more
Education services extended for special needs students Education services extended for special needs students Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Students with special needs will be able to finish their last year of high school regardless of when their birthday falls on the calendar, while those who lost a year or more of in-person... Read more
Pritzker signs law repealing criminal penalties for HIV transmission Pritzker signs law repealing criminal penalties for HIV transmission Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday that repeals criminal penalties for people who transmit HIV to others. Read more
Bills expanding access to mental health care are among several signed into law Bills expanding access to mental health care are among several signed into law Monday, July 26, 2021 Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Friday. Read more