Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters
Supporters of the bill say numerous safety issues make more regulations necessary.
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Illinois Realtors launch housing accelerator program
The Illinois Realtors are launching a new program aimed at helping communities identify local barriers to homebuilding.
Rockford mayor tapped to lead Illinois Municipal League
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has been tapped to succeed Brad Cole as president and CEO of the Illinois Municipal League.
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag.
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall.
Pritzker accuses Johnson of having ‘no plan’ to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker dismissed a last-ditch pitch from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving city ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding
Johnson and other mayors said local governments need a greater share of the state income tax revenue
Illinois municipal leaders unveil ‘REAL’ counter to Pritzker’s ‘BUILD’ housing plan
The Illinois Municipal League has unveiled a counterproposal to Gov. JB Pritzker’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) housing plan that ...
Pritzker’s affordable housing plan gets Senate hearing as municipalities remain opposed
The measures are aimed at spurring homebuilding, but municipal leaders are opposed.
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Advocates call local zoning rules "discriminatory" against adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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