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.
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Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield
Article Summary The Illinois House and Senate approved hundreds of bills this week ahead of a Friday deadline, including a ...
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
Lawmakers advance bill allowing public officials to conceal personal information
Public officials would be able to shield certain personal information from public view under legislation being considered.
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances
Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban.
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Medically assisted suicide divides disability advocates, religious groups and doctors.
‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Native Americans focus on preserving history, improving imagery and correcting historic wrongs with Statehouse advocacy.
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Illinois’ K-12 schools with Native American-related mascots, logos and team names could have to change them after a bill banning ...
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