Durbin introduces bill to enhance safety for Chicago letter carriers

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday he's introducing a bill in the Senate to help better protect letter carriers across Chicago.

Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes

Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.

Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat deep fakes
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Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.

Debt limit talks stall as Republicans 'press pause'
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As negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling have come to an abrupt standstill, a top ally of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it was time to "press pause" on the talks.

Illinois lawmakers approve bill that increases legal risk for firearms industry

The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of Illinois law including marketing to young people under legislation Illinois state senators approved Thursday.

Illinois lawmakers take action to enhance school safety statewide

Illinois lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined forces with police chiefs and education officials in Springfield on Thursday to address the pressing need for increased school safety measures.

Oral arguments in abortion pill ban appeal begin
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The Biden Administration is back in court to fight for the future of Mifepristone, a widely-used abortion medication.

Congressman Santos' troubles are growing
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House lawmakers are moving one step closer to removing the embattled Republican.

Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default

Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.

Supreme Court will not put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues

The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines.