‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
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Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
The average age of farmers in Illinois is over 58. High input costs, a hefty estate tax, and an older ...
Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback
A variety of groups in Illinois provide resources for women coming here from out of state.
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
‘More listening and less talking’: Darren Bailey insists results will be different in 2nd run for governor
Darren Bailey retools his GOP governor bid, leaning on a Cook County running mate to soften tone and win Chicago.
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
Nearly 2 million people in Illinois are set to have records automatically sealed, starting in 2029.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Bost, as a candidate for office, has a right to challenge election laws.
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Bailey was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and two grandkids died in a helicopter crash.
SCOTUS weighs whether Mike Bost can challenge Illinois election laws
Lower courts ruled Bost did not have standing to sue.
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