Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Friday, July 5, 2024 High school students to start new exams in spring 2025
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Meeting comes after calls for Biden to step down as Democratic candidate
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time Read more
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data Read more
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now Tuesday, July 2, 2024 One justice says he hopes high court will hear the matter once lower courts issue decisions Read more
After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system Friday, June 28, 2024 But researchers say despite new 75-county data trove, it’s still too early to judge bail reform law Read more
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS: Pritzker keeps economic development at forefront in exclusive interview Friday, June 28, 2024 Stream the season finale of ‘Illinois Lawmakers’ now Read more
Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature Pritzker calls SCOTUS emergency abortion ruling ‘small respite’ as state protections await his signature Thursday, June 27, 2024 Democrats passed measure in May that sought to codify federal law if it was stricken down Read more