Pritzker signs bill overhauling mandatory supervised release Pritzker signs bill overhauling mandatory supervised release Friday, July 28, 2023 A new law in Illinois aims to give former inmates a better chance to succeed outside of prison and reduce the likelihood that they’ll be sent back. Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed Senate Bill 423, a unanimously passed measure that overhauls the state’s mandatory supervised release program, formerly known as parole.
Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that seeks to effectively end homelessness in Illinois by marshalling the resources of multiple agencies into one effort.
AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker and the state’s largest public employee union announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18 percent pay raise over four years,... Read more
Pritzker focuses on business development, clean energy jobs Pritzker focuses on business development, clean energy jobs Friday, July 21, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker has spent much of his time in recent weeks promoting the state’s electric vehicle industry and touting the impact of his signature Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA,... Read more
Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government Wednesday, July 19, 2023 A proposed change in state air pollution regulations will move forward despite an objection from a legislative oversight committee, allowing the state to avoid federal sanctions that otherwise... Read more
State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions Friday, July 14, 2023 Illinois faces a deadline next month to either change the way it enforces air pollution emission limits on heavy industries or face federal sanctions that could eventually result in restricted... Read more
IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects Friday, July 7, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges,... Read more
Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Friday, June 30, 2023 Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses that can be used for identification. Read more