Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
A federal judge will rule in a case challenging Illinois’ first-in-the-nation ban on some credit card “swipe fees.”
Illinois General Assembly
Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push
Since 2014, several efforts at redistricting reform on the state level have failed.
Jeffries says working-class focus is key to Democrats retaking U.S. House
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats should focus on the working class in their attempt to retake Congress.
Billions in profits, millions in unpaid claims: Medicaid insurers leave Illinois providers struggling, patients losing care
Illinois Medicaid providers and patients face care delays and financial strain as managed care organizations profit and deny claims at ...
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.
‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
Illinois labor unions have been working for years to seek better benefits for Tier 2 employees.
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
An Illinois law banning certain “swipe fees” wouldn’t take effect until 2026 under a bill passed by the General Assembly.
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
The bill, which passed in the House on Friday, would wipe certain criminal records clean.
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
After-school programs continue push for state aid
After-school programs push for $50M in next year’s budget while still waiting for this year’s money to be released.
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