Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Republicans suggested tightening requirements for electronic monitoring and home confinement.
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Black, Latino lawmakers criticize Pritzker’s proposed budget
Lawmakers and advocates had mixed reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address, with some Democrats vowing they wouldn’t approve the ...
Legislative Black Caucus unveils anti-racism agenda
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at ...
Legislation would greatly expand reproductive rights in Illinois
A bill overhauling Illinois’ abortion law and replacing it with a more liberal version has wide Democratic support in the ...
Four Democratic lawmakers propose expanding reproductive rights
Democratic lawmakers, surrounded by a coalition of advocates, announced plans to expand state reproductive rights at a news event in ...
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