Potential immigration raids spark fear, protests on Inauguration Day
Immigrant communities braced this week for threatened mass deportations as state officials announced a lawsuit against the new Trump administration.
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
The Dignity in Pay Act will prohibit Illinois businesses from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
While deficit looms in next year’s budget, current-year revenues remain on track
Illinois’ fiscal year 2025 revenue is in line with expectations despite a projected deficit.
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
The new Illinois General Assembly was inaugurated, with the House and Senate taking different tones as they prepare to address...
Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
A bill approved by lawmakers would take guns away from alleged domestic abusers when their victim successfully petitions a court.
Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
Bill approved by General Assembly would prioritize placing foster children with relatives.
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A task force formed after six were killed by a 2021 tornado at an Amazon facility in Edwardsville has issued...
Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
Illinois’ minimum wage will rise to $15 on Jan. 1, completing the first major policy win signed by Gov. JB...
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025
Illinois will implement nearly 300 new laws in 2025, covering digital IDs, salary transparency, health reforms, AI regulations and environmental...
State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches
Illinois lawmakers and unions seek to reform Tier 2 pension benefits for public employees to comply with Social Security and...
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