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.
Pritzker signs legislation to expand affordable housing in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday that expands affordable housing across the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation on Thursday that expands affordable housing across the state.
Kinzinger commits to remaining in GOP: 'I'm a Republican at heart'
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has committed to remaining a member of the Republican Party despite being one of its toughest critics following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger has committed to remaining a member of the Republican Party despite being one of its toughest critics following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
New Illinois law allows women to get birth control without seeing a doctor
Women will no longer have to see a doctor to get birth control in Illinois.
Women will no longer have to see a doctor to get birth control in Illinois.
'Strong Leadership': Pritzker, Stratton to run for re-election in 2022
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton announced on Monday they will be running for a second term next year.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton announced on Monday they will be running for a second term next year.
New Illinois laws: Gov. Pritzker signs 4 bills into law Thursday
Gov. JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Thursday, including one that makes Illinois the first state in the nation to ban police from lying to children during interrogations.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed four bills into law Thursday, including one that makes Illinois the first state in the nation to ban police from lying to children during interrogations.
Weed bill: Pritzker to sign legislation changing how pot licenses are doled out
It comes after a lot of controversy and outrage about the program. There are zero minority owned or even female owned dispensaries in the state.
It comes after a lot of controversy and outrage about the program. There are zero minority owned or even female owned dispensaries in the state.