Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Supporters of the bill say Glock’s design is easily modified into an automatic weapon.
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Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
The House passed 133 bills this week ahead of next week’s deadline to move bills to the Senate.
Illinois ‘not going back’ on SAFE-T Act, Black Caucus leaders say
Illinois House Black Caucus draws hard line against any rollback of core SAFE-T Act reforms
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Many bills approved by House committees are expected to be further amended before receiving a vote by the full chamber.
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
Illinois Democrats condemn Trump’s executive order limiting funding to Illinois because of its pretrial detention law.
Massey attorneys announce $10 million settlement in wrongful death case
Sonya Massey’s family reached a $10 million settlement in her wrongful death lawsuit against Sangamon County.
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage
Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates
What’s in the SAFE-T Act? A look at the 2021 criminal justice reform and how it has evolved
Amid a campaign season in which every constitutional office and seat in the Illinois General Assembly will be up for ...
Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion
In the run-up to the early-morning April 9 adjournment of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers passed a spate of ...
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