Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Delegates focus on reproductive rights, labor support on Day 2 of convention
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In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Massey family members, activists call for Sangamon County Sheriff to step down Read more
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight Read more
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month Read more
Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Illinois’ largest-ever spending plan increases education, human services, infrastructure funding Read more
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Friday, May 31, 2024 Would-be union claims rights violated under 2022 ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ Read more
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Staffers allege House speaker passed bill allowing unionization knowing it would die in Senate Read more