Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation ...
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Democratic chairs choose teachers union leader to replace Holmes on ballot
Jared Ploger emerged victorious from the crowded field vying to replace Holmes.
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
Gambling addiction has one of the highest rates of suicide, yet few resources exist for treatment.
Linda Holmes, a 20-year Illinois Senate Democrat, will step down from ballot
The Illinois Senate’s fifth-most senior Democrat is the second member of the chamber’s leadership team to plan an exit from ...
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Age limits, speed limits and even driver’s licenses could be required for certain modes of transportation.
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of bills as the legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
The House passed 133 bills this week ahead of next week’s deadline to move bills to the Senate.
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
The House passed more than 50 bills on Wednesday.
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions
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