New, stricter rules proposed for Illinois foster homes New, stricter rules proposed for Illinois foster homes Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Licensed foster homes in Illinois will likely have to comply with a host of new rules starting later this year, including strict vaccination and no-smoking policies, as well as rules governing kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools and transportation.
Pritzker signs bills protecting immigrant youths Pritzker signs bills protecting immigrant youths Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed two bills into law aimed at protecting immigrant children, just as the Trump administration announced plans to expand the use of “expedited removals” to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants in the country. At a bill-signing ceremony in Chicago, where he was joined by state lawmakers and immigration rights advocates, Pritzker took aim at...
Illinois to share in $700 million settlement with Equifax Illinois to share in $700 million settlement with Equifax Monday, July 22, 2019 Illinois residents could be eligible for up to $20,000 in compensation for damages they suffered as a result of a massive data breach at the credit-reporting bureau Equifax under terms of a... Read more
AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products AG Raoul joins coalition urging FDA to act on cannabis products Thursday, July 18, 2019 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Thursday that he joined a coalition of attorneys general from 35 other states and the District of Columbia in urging the FDA to work with them in... Read more
Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law Firearms dealers, state rifle association challenge new licensing law Wednesday, July 17, 2019 A group of firearms dealers along with the Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit this week seeking to overturn a new state law that imposes new, stringent requirements on firearms... Read more
Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems Chlorine levels to rise in many public water systems Tuesday, July 16, 2019 The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules met briefly Tuesday morning in Chicago and gave quick approval to drinking water regulations and horse racing/animal rights rules. Read more
Culture clash at the Du Quoin State Fair Culture clash at the Du Quoin State Fair Thursday, July 11, 2019 The musical group Confederate Railroad was scheduled to perform Aug. 27. But when Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Chicago Democrat, learned about it, he ordered the Department of Agriculture, which is in... Read more
Community colleges weighing options for offering cannabis programs Community colleges weighing options for offering cannabis programs Thursday, July 11, 2019 Some community colleges and four-year universities in Illinois are exploring the possibility of launching educational programs to train people in the business of growing and marketing marijuana in... Read more