Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag.
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Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
Durbin delivered what was billed as a farewell address, reflecting on his record in office and urging state lawmakers to ...
How the Illinois Senate’s housing proposals compare to Gov. JB Pritzker’s BUILD plan
With just days left in the spring legislative session, Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill housing package incorporating tweaked elements ...
Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate.
‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar
The state partnered with a nonprofit programs buy medical debt for pennies on the dollar.
Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Tens of thousands join “No Kings” rallies in Chicago and statewide, protesting Trump-era immigration enforcement.
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives ...
UPDATED: Optional all-gender bathrooms bill will head to governor
The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to ...
UPDATED: General Assembly approves criminal sentencing reforms for minors
Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure that reforms criminal sentencing for minors, particularly victims of child sex trafficking.
Pritzker signs bills protecting sexual assault victims
Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at protecting the victims of sexual assault.
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