Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget signed by Gov. JB Pritzker has more than $1 billion of tax increases and one-time ...
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Insurance plans could soon be required to cover hippotherapy in Illinois
Hippotherapy is a type of therapy where the movement of a horse is used to treat a patient’s disability or ...
Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
A bill headed to the governor would once again expand and extend the state’s Expressway Camara Act.
Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products
If the ‘chicken bill’ is signed, small poultry farmers would be able to sell their products at farmers’ markets.
ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
Illinois could become 13th state to adopt some variation of “Alicia’s Law.”
Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The measures were among dozens that moved during the final day of the legislative session.
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
An Illinois law banning certain “swipe fees” wouldn’t take effect until 2026 under a bill passed by the General Assembly.
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances
Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban.
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session.
Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
The Illinois General Assembly passed a scaled-back Medicaid package on the last day of the session Saturday.
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