Illinois SAFE-T Act: State supreme court hears arguments over elimination of cash bail

The provision was to go into effect Jan. 1 under the wide-ranging criminal justice reform bill, but it was challenged by a flurry of last-minute lawsuits by roughly 60 sheriffs and state’s attorneys.

Illinois looks to ban 'Zoom' calls while driving

The Illinois legislation would ban video calls while driving, along with streaming videos or scanning social media on your phone.

Senator Mitch McConnell discharged to inpatient facility

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after falling at a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel last week. 

Biden says American banking system is safe after collapses
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President Biden says the American banking system is safe and those who relied on the two banks, which recently went under, will be protected.

Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ?for any reason?
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Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year.

Chicago mayoral poll reveals frontrunner ahead of runoff election
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A new poll has shed light on the final two candidates headed for the Chicago mayoral runoff election next month. The poll, which was conducted March 6-9 from a pool of 806 likely Chicago runoff voters, found former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas holds a slim lead over Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. STORY: https://www.fox32chicago.com/election/chicago-mayoral-poll-runoff

West Virginia could ban transgender care

The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.

Controversy surrounds Illinois bill that would legalize certain types of explosives

The type of device in question reportedly has 500 grams of pyrotechnic component — the highest level of potency before you need a professional license to handle them.

New York prosecutors signal Trump may face criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump was recently offered the chance to appear before a Manhattan grand jury about the hush money scandal with porn star Stormy Daniels — a sign that criminal charges may follow.

Did COVID-19 emerge naturally or from a lab leak?
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We could be on the verge of learning a lot more about the origin of COVID. The House could vote as early as Friday to declassify information that could shed some light on whether the virus emerged naturally or from a lab.

Lawmakers seek to have restaurant chains fund training time for workers

Some lawmakers and worker groups spent Thursday speaking out against the National Restaurant Association, accusing the group of wage suppression.

Lawmakers seek to have restaurant chains fund training time for workers
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Some lawmakers and worker groups spent Thursday speaking out against the National Restaurant Association accusing the group of wage suppression.