Lawmakers approve measure giving utilities control over new downstate transmission lines Lawmakers approve measure giving utilities control over new downstate transmission lines Tuesday, May 30, 2023 In the final hours of their spring session last week, lawmakers approved a controversial measure that would give existing power companies in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the first crack at installing new transmission lines.
Legislature approves bill to tighten restrictions on red-light camera industry Legislature approves bill to tighten restrictions on red-light camera industry Friday, May 26, 2023 Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in state and local elections and government.
UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers Thursday, May 18, 2023 Several pieces of environmental legislation are making their way through the Illinois General Assembly on what was scheduled to be the final week of the spring legislative session. Read more
UPDATED: Lawmakers advance bills mandating salary transparency, community college credit parity UPDATED: Lawmakers advance bills mandating salary transparency, community college credit parity Tuesday, May 16, 2023 As the General Assembly prepares to wrap up its spring legislative session this week, Democratic lawmakers are advancing a bill that would mandate job postings to include a salary range in a move... Read more
Illinois Supreme Court considers whether a fetus can be a ‘victim’ of murder Illinois Supreme Court considers whether a fetus can be a ‘victim’ of murder Friday, May 12, 2023 In 2007, Reginald Lane shot and killed Jwonda Thurston, his pregnant girlfriend. For the murder, he was sentenced to life in prison, following state statute for someone who is found guilty of... Read more
UPDATED: General Assembly approves criminal sentencing reforms for minors UPDATED: General Assembly approves criminal sentencing reforms for minors Thursday, May 11, 2023 Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure that reforms criminal sentencing for minors, particularly victims of child sex trafficking. Read more
Carbon capture technology draws the attention of lawmakers, environmental advocates Carbon capture technology draws the attention of lawmakers, environmental advocates Tuesday, April 25, 2023 As Illinois considers ways to achieve its goal of relying entirely on clean energy by 2050, one technology that has courted controversy is carbon capture. Read more
Strikes suspended at three universities Strikes suspended at three universities Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Read more