Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Supporters of the bill say Glock’s design is easily modified into an automatic weapon.
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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.
Lawmakers introduce bills to punish sexual assault in schools, end fossil fuel investments
Illinois lawmakers filed bills on pensions and preventing sexual assault in schools.
While deficit looms in next year’s budget, current-year revenues remain on track
Illinois’ fiscal year 2025 revenue is in line with expectations despite a projected deficit.
Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law
Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
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