Illinois bill would remove cannabis odor as probable cause for police to search car
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a bill that would remove cannabis odor as the sole probable cause for police officers to search a car.
Illinois bill calls for more thorough review of police hiring after Sonya Massey’s death
The Illinois Senate approved a bill that calls for a more thorough review of prospective police officers’ work history.
Illinois Senate approves bill to raise minimum arrest age for minors
Kids under a certain age would no longer face arrest with a new Illinois bill moving through Springfield.
Illinois bill would require birthdate registration for new phones to shield kids from adult content
Illinois may soon require you to enter your birthdate when buying a phone to help block adult content for kids.
Illinois targets third-party restaurant reservation resellers with new bill
Illinois lawmakers just took the first step to ban online restaurant reservation scalping.
Chicago inspector general, mayor's office tussle over watchdog rules
Chicago’s top watchdog says the mayor’s office is making it harder for her to conduct investigations. Here’s what’s behind the dispute.
Illinois lawmaker says death threats tied to homeschool bill misinformation
Death threats. Misinformation. A homeschool bill in Illinois is turning into a political firestorm.
Paris on Politics: Homeschooling in Illinois debate
Dueling takes on Trump Tariffs. Plus the debate over homeschooling in Illinois.
Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.