Illinois’ ban on ‘bump stocks’ remains in place despite U.S. Supreme Court decision Illinois’ ban on ‘bump stocks’ remains in place despite U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday, June 17, 2024 SCOTUS expected to announce whether it will hear unrelated appeal of 2023 assault weapon ban
Potawatomi hope to finalize land transfer when lawmakers return in the fall Potawatomi hope to finalize land transfer when lawmakers return in the fall Friday, June 7, 2024 Bill to grant tribe 1,500-acre state park stalled in final hours of spring session
Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Prairie Band Potawatomi land deal clears Senate, will head back to House Sunday, May 26, 2024 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is a step closer to acquiring a 1,500-acre state park in DeKalb County, much of which was once part of a reservation that was illegally seized from the tribe in... Read more
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Saturday, May 25, 2024 Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Thursday, May 23, 2024 Lawmakers also pass bills aimed at climate change education, safe battery recycling Read more
Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Concerns remain over group’s plans for the area Read more
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Thursday, May 16, 2024 Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer Read more
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Tuesday, May 14, 2024 State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony Read more