Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for House Democrats
GOP Leader McCombie calls for special investigative committee into Rep. Carol Ammons.
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Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
Gambling addiction has one of the highest rates of suicide, yet few resources exist for treatment.
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Age limits, speed limits and even driver’s licenses could be required for certain modes of transportation.
Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
The House passed more than 50 bills on Wednesday.
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.
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on civil immigration arrests in state courthouses
State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known ...
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
Illinois’ six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
As summer approaches, southern Illinois makes a bid to pull tourists downstate to enjoy wine, nature and more.
‘Clean Slate’ Act to seal nonviolent criminal records loses in race against time
A measure that would have sealed thousands of nonviolent criminal records in Illinois ran out of time to pass this ...
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