Appeals court allows federalization of troops but says they can’t be deployed
Legal challenges, protests ongoing as immigration enforcement continues around Chicagoland.
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As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Energy legislation could pass in the fall veto session — if an agreement is reached in time.
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
The recent legislative session concluded without passage of a bill to establish a new formula for funding public universities.
Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
A plan to overhaul funding of public universities in Illinois is drawing opposition from the U of I system.
Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Sen. Steven McClure is leading a bipartisan effort in the Illinois legislature to better protect young victims of sexual assault ...
Lawsuit threatens Illinois minority teachers scholarship
A conservative legal group challenges the constitutionality of Illinois’ minority teacher scholarship program.
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
The new Illinois General Assembly was inaugurated, with the House and Senate taking different tones as they prepare to address ...
Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
Illinois’ minimum wage will rise to $15 on Jan. 1, completing the first major policy win signed by Gov. JB ...
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Gov. JB Pritzker endorses legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products, including delta-8, addressing safety and marketing concerns.
Senate Democrats unveil legislation aimed at addressing carjackings
Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to address the increase in carjackings by protecting victims and providing additional resources to ...
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