Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The new law includes civil penalties up to $3 million for violators.
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Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
How artificial intelligence is entering Illinois politics and what regulations lawmakers want to see
Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence
Senators said the bill package came out of a lack of federal action and specific constituent issues.
Behind the scenes of Illinois’ AI regulatory negotiations
After months of hearings and behind-closed-doors negotiations, Illinois lawmakers are moving towards a legislative framework for regulating artificial intelligence that ...
Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate
As state lawmakers debate how to regulate artificial intelligence, the federal government is discouraging states’ efforts to do so.
Welch wins, Benton loses bid for Democratic State Central Committee
Twelve of 36 seats on the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee were contested in Tuesday’s primary election. As expected House ...
Senate advances bills requiring more insurance for boaters, protections for mobile ID users
A Senate plan would allow local governments to establish a version of the state’s pension buyout program.
28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award
Pritzker established the awards after the national program was abolished in August 2025.
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation
President Donald Trump said winning the AI race is a national security matter.
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