Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation ...
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AFL-CIO holding back endorsements over ‘widespread frustration’
One of the state’s largest labor organizations is holding off on making political endorsements
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
The bill’s sponsor says he’d like to include it in broader end-of-session legislation.
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 ...
U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
Jeffries takes redistricting push directly to state lawmakers in Chicago, Springfield meetings
Following state rep’s encounter, Pritzker signs ‘squatter bill’ into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill cracking down on squatters after people illegally move in next to state representative.
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12.5-year sentence and a $1.5 million fine for convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Safety reforms could be coming for Chicagoland transit, but funding still up in the air
Lawmakers have just over two weeks to reach an agreement on sweeping transit reforms.
With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
With electricity prices expected to spike this summer in norther Illinois, lawmakers are offering various proposals to keep prices low. ...
State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come
Illinois launched its first state-funded EV charging stations in Joliet, part of a broader plan to expand infrastructure and meet ...
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