Report finds ‘pattern and practice’ of sexual harassment by ex-Rep. Harry Benton
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch continues to face scrutiny for his handling of past allegations.
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Pritzker signs law regulating how social media platforms interact with children
The new law imposes new restrictions on how social media companies can interact with minors.
Welch ‘committed’ to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's "committed" to supporting a supplemental budget bill for Chicago Public Schools.
A new Illinois law keeps hospital finances hidden from the public
A new law in Illinois requires hospitals to file more financial information with state regulators, giving them a deeper look ...
Rep. Fred Crespo: Speaker Welch should resign over handling of Benton situation
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is urging his colleagues to call on House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to ...
Reports: IDOT, Tollway capital programs boost economic development
Rebuild Illinois, Move Illinois provided a return on investment, per think tank studies
Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
Advocates call the bill a “massive step” forward but emphasize the need for funding to support it.
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation ...
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
The troubled facility in southern Illinois is giving way to a need for more mental health beds in Chicago, state ...
These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities
Illinois needs nuclear power to meet its carbon-free goals, but can new energy come online in time?
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