Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization Monday, February 5, 2024 Sam McCann was set to represent himself in a bench trial beginning Monday
Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Thursday, February 1, 2024 Business groups have long sought changes to statute that’s led to hundreds of lawsuits
Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs Read more
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated Read more
As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling Tuesday, January 16, 2024 $1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales decline Read more
Governor names new DCFS director Governor names new DCFS director Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1 Read more
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 Read more
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