Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
Illinois lawmakers are watching Congress to see whether federal action will require them to return to Springfield to amend the ...
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Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The measures were among dozens that moved during the final day of the legislative session.
Responding to Supreme Court, lawmakers look to expand lawsuit protections for press
A bill explicitly protecting newsrooms against frivolous lawsuits is making its way through the General Assembly
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
Robert Crimo III will serve seven consecutive life sentences.
Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Illinois lawmakers consider creating a statewide public defender office to provide more resources to understaffed county public defense offices.
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
The Illinois Senate has passed bills responding to Sonya Massey’s death in Springfield last summer.
Supreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
The Illinois Supreme Court rules it’s too late for Republicans to challenge legislative maps drawn in 2021.
Democrats argue Republicans waited too long to file latest redistricting lawsuit
Illinois House Republicans should have filed lawsuit challenging legislative maps years ago, Democrats argue in court filing
House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
Illinois House Republicans are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to invalidate the state’s map of House districts.
Supreme Court considers legality of law banning ‘venue shopping’ in constitutional challenges
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments about a law that limits “venue shopping” in constitutional challenges.
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