New laws aim to shield providers of abortion meds, ban ticketing in schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed 433 bills that were passed by the General Assembly during the spring session.
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Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
The measure was filed in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times ...
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
The governor signed more than 260 bills on Friday.
Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor
The measure was drafted in the wake of the July 2024 shooting death of Sangamon County resident Sonya Massey.
Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
Illinois adopts tougher gun laws while courts grow increasingly skeptical.
Following state rep’s encounter, Pritzker signs ‘squatter bill’ into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill cracking down on squatters after people illegally move in next to state representative.
Pritzker signs health care legislation
Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills related to health care costs, including one that puts more controls on pharmacy benefit ...
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Illinois universities will offer a direct admissions program for high-achieving Illinois students among other new laws.
Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board has been in the spotlight in Springfield over its decisions to release prisoners.
Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in Illinois
A recently passed bill would ensure right to free public K-12 education in Illinois regardless of immigration status.
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