Will the report of ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s alleged misconduct be made public? That’s up to lawmakers
Whether the ethics report that led to former Rep. Harry Benton’s downfall is released will be up to the Legislative ...
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Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The new law includes civil penalties up to $3 million for violators.
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate
Illinois AG rules out the possibility of running U.S. Senate, should six-term incumbent Dick Durbin decide to retire.
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department
Illinois already having trouble accessing certain kinds of federal education funds.
Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants
Illinois was rated mostly average for its lung cancer policies, announced two more opioid settlements and launched a new grant ...
Attorney general candidates clash over SAFE-T Act, public health measures
Attorney General Kwame Raoul accused his Republican challenger Thomas DeVore of making “dangerous” remarks, while DeVore accused the Democratic incumbent ...
Illinois takes Equal Rights Amendment to appeals court
Attorneys for the state of Illinois joined their colleagues in Nevada and Virginia Wednesday in asking a federal appellate court ...
Attorney general files first civil hate crime lawsuit under authority expanded in 2018
For the first time since lawmakers expanded the state’s hate crime law in 2018, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is ...
‘Stuck kids’ docket details challenges for DCFS wards in improper placements
The weekly docket for children who are wards of the state and waiting for placements recommended by the Department of ...
State Supreme Court reviewing FOID law constitutionality
The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked for a second time to decide whether a state law requiring gun owners ...
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