Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Report finds public university employees paid 21% less than state agency workers in similar jobs
Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Monday, December 25, 2023 More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Friday, December 22, 2023 A Jan. 1 registration deadline for prohibitted guns appears poised to take effect as scheduled. Read more
Prisoner Review Board releases final Illinoisan serving life sentence for ‘three-strikes’ drug offense Prisoner Review Board releases final Illinoisan serving life sentence for ‘three-strikes’ drug offense Thursday, December 21, 2023 Charles Collins was sentenced to life in 2010 for cocaine offenses Read more
Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago not liable for pothole on street not ‘intended’ for cyclists Illinois Supreme Court rules Chicago not liable for pothole on street not ‘intended’ for cyclists Wednesday, December 20, 2023 High court says unless pavement markings or signs are present, cyclists are merely ‘permitted’ users Read more
Public health officials urge caution around respiratory illnesses Public health officials urge caution around respiratory illnesses Tuesday, December 19, 2023 The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging caution before the holiday season. Read more
Capitol News Illinois, ProPublica to continue award-winning reporting partnership Capitol News Illinois, ProPublica to continue award-winning reporting partnership Tuesday, December 19, 2023 ProPublica announced the addition of five new partner newsrooms and local journalists to its Local Reporting Network, including Capitol News Illinois. Read more
ANALYSIS: Pritzker urges ‘careful’ approach as current-year surplus could be followed by deficit ANALYSIS: Pritzker urges ‘careful’ approach as current-year surplus could be followed by deficit Friday, December 15, 2023 Five-year forecast from gov’s budget office indicates Illinois still facing structural budget hole Read more