Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs
The bill would require producers to establish and finance disposal programs for electronic smoking devices.
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
Illinois attorney general wins state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed under a 2018 amendment to the Illinois Hate Crime Act.
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois launched its 2026 election guide.
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
The Chicago woman who federal immigration agents shot five times last October testified on agents’ use of force at a...
Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
The organization has previously applied and been denied three times.
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Expanded work requirements from H.R. 1 could affect up to 340,000 Illinoisans who receive SNAP benefits, beginning Feb. 1.
State permit doesn’t automatically entitle Sterigenics to pollution coverage, court finds
The Supreme Court was asked to settle conflicting precedents.
Illinois rideshare drivers rally for unionization bill
California and Massachusetts recently passed similar measures.
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn
The clerks made the warnings at their annual conference in Peoria.
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