Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws
Other new laws require trauma-informed police training, AI regulations and new requirements for insurance plans.
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Other new laws require trauma-informed police training, AI regulations and new requirements for insurance plans.
Gov. JB Pritzker will announce his reelection campaign in a four-stop tour of Illinois.
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
Illinois Democrats introduce $55 billion budget on Friday evening — one day before the deadline for adjournment.
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
Native Americans focus on preserving history, improving imagery and correcting historic wrongs with Statehouse advocacy.
Robert Crimo III will serve seven consecutive life sentences.
Gov. JB Pritzker introduced his seventh budget on Wednesday with no major tax increases, but restrained spending
Spending and revenues would each grow by about 3% under the proposal laid out Wednesday during the governor’s annual budget...
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag.