Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
Republicans trying to keep the focus on taxes passed by Democrats, cost of living.
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Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law
The governor has signed more than 350 bills that passed in the spring session.
Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty
A new Illinois law requires employers to pay workers their full wages while for time spent on jury duty.
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation ...
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday.
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee
The Illinois House passed more than 150 bills out of committee from Tuesday to Wednesday as it worked toward a ...
Illinois saw no fatal expressway shootings last year
Illinois State Police say technology, including automated license plate readers, was central to the decline.
Staunton restaurant owner’s detention sparks probe into senator’s staffer
The staffer allegedly visited Staunton restaurant owner Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval while in ICE custody and misrepresented himself.
House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
Environmental advocates say new renewable projects are the cheapest way to lower utility bills.
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Illinois universities will offer a direct admissions program for high-achieving Illinois students among other new laws.
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