Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters
Supporters of the bill say numerous safety issues make more regulations necessary.
Alexi Giannoulias
Moore: 13 takeaways from political days at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair political days previewed 2026 election fights over affordability, Trump and Pritzker.
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Illinois Democrats made Donald Trump the main target of their State Fair message.
Pritzker signs bills allowing state to review insurance rate hikes
New legislation comes on the heels of recent rate hikes.
Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up
Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.
New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
Beginning July 1, only drivers aged 87 and older will be required to take a driving test annually to renew ...
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly
The governor issued a statement saying he would sign the bills.
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Age limits, speed limits and even driver’s licenses could be required for certain modes of transportation.
Giannoulias pushes Chicago mayoral conversations off to after session
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Tuesday that he’s “focused right now on finishing the session” but acknowledged that ...
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