Second House Democrat declines to participate in Welch’s harassment working group
A second House Democrat identified as a member of Speaker Chris Welch’s private working group on workplace culture issues has ...
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Welch launches private working group to respond to sexual harassment, but it’s off to a rocky start
The plan is meeting resistance from at least one lawmaker who was leaked as a potential member of the working ...
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The new law includes civil penalties up to $3 million for violators.
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill
Aiming to expand transparency and safety around large artificial intelligence models, the bill passed the House Wednesday and now heads ...
Behind the scenes of Illinois’ AI regulatory negotiations
After months of hearings and behind-closed-doors negotiations, Illinois lawmakers are moving towards a legislative framework for regulating artificial intelligence that ...
Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters
The solar panels could plug into normal outlets to provide more power.
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers
The tax was passed on June 1, 2025, and city officials projected the measure would generate $26.2 million.
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.
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