4-H, FFA events now count as school attendance
The state is making it easier for students to participate in two of the largest extracurricular clubs, 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
The state is making it easier for students to participate in two of the largest extracurricular clubs, 4-H and Future Farmers of America.
Pritzker signs law holding gun manufacturers liable for marketing practices
The day after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on semi-automatic weapons, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed another anti-gun bill into law.
The day after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on semi-automatic weapons, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed another anti-gun bill into law.
New law aims to protect Illinois child influencers
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs Firearm Industry Responsibility Act into law
The governor says the new Firearm Industry Responsibility law will cut down on what he calls "unsafe marketing practices" by gun manufacturers, including targeting those under the age of 18 and promoting guns to use for paramilitary purposes. Anthony Ponce reports.
The governor says the new Firearm Industry Responsibility law will cut down on what he calls "unsafe marketing practices" by gun manufacturers, including targeting those under the age of 18 and promoting guns to use for paramilitary purposes. Anthony Ponce reports.
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Illinois Republican goes off on state's assault weapons ban
Republican Darren Bailey did not hold back after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the state's assault weapons ban constitutional.
Republican Darren Bailey did not hold back after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the state's assault weapons ban constitutional.
Illinois assault weapons ban is constitutional: Can the ruling be challenged?
Illinois' assault weapon ban is constitutional. That's the verdict from the state Supreme Court.
Illinois' assault weapon ban is constitutional. That's the verdict from the state Supreme Court.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapons ban
The state Supreme Court issued its opinion regarding a lawsuit filed against Pritzker's ban on semiautomatic weapons in Illinois. With a 4-3 majority the justices found that the legislation is constitutional.
The state Supreme Court issued its opinion regarding a lawsuit filed against Pritzker's ban on semiautomatic weapons in Illinois. With a 4-3 majority the justices found that the legislation is constitutional.
Illinois Supreme Court finds assault weapons ban constitutional
The state Supreme Court upheld the legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois Friday.
The state Supreme Court upheld the legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois Friday.
Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the constitutionality of the state's assault weapons ban.
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the constitutionality of the state's assault weapons ban.
Illinois Supreme Court to rule Friday on state's assault weapons ban constitutionality
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the constitutionality of the state's assault weapons ban.
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the constitutionality of the state's assault weapons ban.
Madigan?s former chief of staff says he didn?t purposely give feds false testimony
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, who is the former chief of staff for Michael Madigan.
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, who is the former chief of staff for Michael Madigan.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
Illinois officials urge organ donations to help bridge minority donor gap
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month and Illinois officials are making a plea for organ donations.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month and Illinois officials are making a plea for organ donations.
Pritzker signs bill to explore new state flag for Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed a bill to begin the process of looking into a new state flag for Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed a bill to begin the process of looking into a new state flag for Illinois.
Illinois expected to allow lawsuits against gunmakers who advertise to kids
Illinois is expected to become the eighth state to pass a law that allows lawsuits against gunmakers and distributors for advertising firearms in a way that appeals to children or entices people to use weapons illegally.
Illinois is expected to become the eighth state to pass a law that allows lawsuits against gunmakers and distributors for advertising firearms in a way that appeals to children or entices people to use weapons illegally.
New Illinois law mandates Native American history to be taught in public schools
Native and Indigenous people in the state now have more protection.
Native and Indigenous people in the state now have more protection.
Court appearances stack up for Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Washington, D.C., to all four federal charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith?s investigation into 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Washington, D.C., to all four federal charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith?s investigation into 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021.
What to expect from Donald Trump's court appearance today regarding 3rd indictment
Former President Donald Trump has left his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, to appear in court in Washington, D.C., Thursday afternoon.
Former President Donald Trump has left his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, to appear in court in Washington, D.C., Thursday afternoon.