Welch will not seek new term as speaker after 26 House Democrats call for change
Welch faces rebellion as 26 House Democrats call for new speaker.
Bob Morgan
Appeals court upholds Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The ban was upheld in a 2-1 ruling.
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.
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation
President Donald Trump said winning the AI race is a national security matter.
Pritzker signs bill allowing Illinois to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines
Gov. JB Pritzker said the bill will protect Illinoisians using science-backed guidelines, rather than “junk science.”
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts
Lawmakers approved limits on AI instruction at community colleges, a school bus seat-belt requirement and new allergen training for food ...
Lawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
Bills moving forward in Springfield include a plan that will allow fewer seniors to have to take driving exams to ...
Illinois department streamlines online licensing system
Illinois’ licensing department said they plan to rollout online applications for all types of licenses by the end of 2025.
Democratic lawmaker grows concerned with use of AI in health care
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation cracking down on using AI for health care decisions.
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