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
Illinois proposal calls for expanding vote-by-mail Illinois proposal calls for expanding vote-by-mail Thursday, January 11, 2024 State rep. proposes measure that would allow all-mail elections in some areas
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Thursday, January 4, 2024 Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots Read more
As dual credit participation grows in Illinois, study shows gaps widening As dual credit participation grows in Illinois, study shows gaps widening Thursday, December 28, 2023 Urban, low-income, high-minority districts lag behind rural counterparts 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
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress Thursday, December 14, 2023 Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional Read more
As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Lawmakers continue questioning rules as case appears headed to U.S. Supreme Court Read more
Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5. Read more