Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers
Lawmakers passed bills guaranteeing paid time to pump breast milk and allowing nurse midwives to perform home births.
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Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Sen. Steven McClure is leading a bipartisan effort in the Illinois legislature to better protect young victims of sexual assault ...
Forgotten Black military heroes featured in Illinois State Museum exhibit
As Black History Month comes to an end, the Illinois State Museum this week honored forgotten Black heroes of the ...
Legislation aims to help first-time homebuyers
Illinois lawmakers propose tax incentives for first-time homebuyers and property tax relief to address rising housing costs.
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
The Dignity in Pay Act will prohibit Illinois businesses from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Madigan corruption trial breaks for holidays amid defense case
The jury in Michael Madigan’s corruption trial left for a two-week holiday break after hearing glowing testimony from a defense ...
Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers clears General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled workers by 2030, pending the governor's approval.
Madigan jury sees ‘Magic Lobbyist List’ seized from co-defendant during FBI search
FBI raids in the Madigan trial uncovered detailed lobbyist assignment lists tied to bribery and no-work contracts for Madigan allies.
6 Republicans vie to unseat Pritzker
Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June ...
Bill would require schools to offer vegan, vegetarian options upon request
Public schools in Illinois may soon be serving a lot more vegan and vegetarian meals, thanks to a bill that ...
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