Illinois politicians to focus on clean energy bill Thursday
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Supporters say it's a big boost for clean energy in Illinois, but critics say it includes what they call "the biggest utility rate increase" in state history.
Former Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson III dead at 90
Adlai Stevenson III, a former US Senator who nearly became governor of Illinois, is dead at the age of 90.
Adlai Stevenson III, a former US Senator who nearly became governor of Illinois, is dead at the age of 90.
Pritzker announces task force to fight homelessness in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order on Friday to combat the state's hom
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order on Friday to combat the state's hom
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Illinois lawmakers close to approving energy deal
Critics complain it could cost consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher electric bills.
Critics complain it could cost consumers hundreds of dollars a year in higher electric bills.
Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism
Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats’ grip on power in the state Legislature.
Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats’ grip on power in the state Legislature.
Breakthrough COVID case: Illinois Senate Republican Leader tests positive for virus despite being vaccinated
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
Illinois Democrats to redraw political maps using 2020 census
“Our goal has always been to implement a map that is fair and represents the diversity of the population of Illinois.”
“Our goal has always been to implement a map that is fair and represents the diversity of the population of Illinois.”
Pritzker signs bill to help protect older Illinoisans
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday spent part of his time at the state fair signing a new bill into law.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday spent part of his time at the state fair signing a new bill into law.
Illinois Senate president tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
Pritzker signs new Illinois law banning hair discrimination in schools
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation preventing hair discrimination in schools.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation preventing hair discrimination in schools.
Durbin stumps for $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' bill
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
New Illinois law expands enforcement of Scott's Law
Illinois is taking steps to protect first responders both on and off the job.
Illinois is taking steps to protect first responders both on and off the job.
Calumet City clerk accuses mayor of bullying her
"I CAN'T WORK UNDER THE STRESS": Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs is accusing Mayor Thaddeus Jones of bullying her.
"I CAN'T WORK UNDER THE STRESS": Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs is accusing Mayor Thaddeus Jones of bullying her.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs menstrual product bill into law
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
Illinois Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
Student loan debt stops people from buying homes and having kids, Illinois attorney general says
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
Senators said that nearly 44 million Americans owe more than $1 trillion, with the average graduate in debt for more than $28,000.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich files lawsuit demanding right to run for office again
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to sell former President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Now, Blago wants the right to run for public office in Illinois again.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to sell former President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Now, Blago wants the right to run for public office in Illinois again.
Pritzker signs new law aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.