Proposed closing of 4 low-level prison facilities draws sharp rebuke in Du Quoin
IDOC says the four closures will save a combined $35.9 million in capital costs and $6.5 million in annual operating ...
C.D. Davidsmeyer
Illinois House begins investigation into indicted Rep. Carol Ammons
The committee will not meet again until receiving feedback from the federal prosecutor’s office.
Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for House Democrats
GOP Leader McCombie calls for special investigative committee into Rep. Carol Ammons.
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Supporters of the bill say Glock’s design is easily modified into an automatic weapon.
Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate.
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Supporters hope the measure can help stave off future projected energy shortages.
House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
Environmental advocates say new renewable projects are the cheapest way to lower utility bills.
Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction
Illinois lawmakers once again came up short in an effort to regulate intoxicating hemp.
Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minors
Illinois lawmakers pass a bill requiring gun owners to keep their firearms in a locked box when near a minor.
State revenue projections improve as economic uncertainty grows
A new projection shows revenue could be better than Illinois lawmakers anticipated two months ago.
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