Giannoulias Pushes Anti-Book-Ban Legislation

Giannoulias insists the move is less about partisanship and more about protecting the free-flow of information.

Measure At Illinois Statehouse Proposes Sex-Ed Curriculum Changes

Sue Rezin, R-Morris, says the measure may be too much for some conservative belief systems.

Measure Would Phase Out Use Of Single-Use Plastic Polystyrene Foam Food Ware

The Coalition for Plastic Reduction want the hard-to-recycle containers phased out by 2024.

Multi-Occupancy Genderless Bathroom Bill Advances At Illinois Statehouse

The measure follows a 2019 bill that made all single-occupancy bathrooms in Illinois into gender-neutral restrooms.

Pritzker Responds To DeSantis' Illinois Visit Criticizing 'Woke' Politics

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Illinois leadership for its stance on several issues during a Monday visit to ...

Federal Judge Denies Motion To Block Naperville And Illinois Gun Bans

A temporary restraining order sought by a Naperville gun store owner and other plaintiffs was denied.

Pritzker Calls For Universal Preschool In Illinois By 2027

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his fifth annual State of the State and budget address Wednesday in Springfield.

IRS Clarifies Whether 2022 IL Inflation Relief Payments Are Taxable

The agency asked taxpayers in multiple states to hold off on filing if they received an inflation relief payment or refund from their state.

Illinois Board Of Higher Education Seeks 7.7% Funding Hike As Enrollment Dips

The board is asking lawmakers for a 7.7 percent or $180 million increase for general funds.

Additional 2,100 Illinoisans Not Subject To State's Gun Ban After Latest TRO

The order affects plaintiffs in the group “Law-Abiding Gun Owners of Macon County.”

Illinois U.S. Rep. Miller To Boycott Biden's State Of The Union Speech

Miller cited President Joe Biden's "record of lying to the American people" and lack of accountability for her absence at Tuesday's speech.

Illinois COVID-19 State Of Emergency To End In May, Pritzker Announces

The state's public health emergency ends May 11 — the same day President Joe Biden plans to conclude the national public health emergency.

Pritzker In Switzerland For World Economic Forum; Responds To Questions Of Presidential Run

The governor told CNN he is focusing on the challenges facing Illinois.

2023 Income Tax Season Opens In IL: When To File 2022 Returns With IRS

State income tax returns are due April 18 in Illinois.

Pritzker Headed To Europe To Promote Illinois Among World Leaders

Pritzker will appear at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to promote Illinois, which the governor says is "already on a world stage."

49 More Children Died In Illinois DCFS Care Last Year Than Year Before: Report

A new report shows that 171 children died while in contact with DCFS in Illinois last year.

Pritzker To Police On Gun Ban Enforcement: ‘They Will Do Their Job Or Won't Be In Their Job'

Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch said the ban is unconstitutional, and they’ll prove it in court.

Prosecutors: Madigan Told McClain That Benefactors Of Alleged Scheme 'Made Out Like Bandits'

Madigan, McClain and others have pleaded not guilty in the case.

More Than 30,700 Mail-In Ballots In Illinois For November Election Were Rejected

On Friday, the Illinois legislature further modified the mail-in balloting law.

Illinois Legislators Approve $85K Salary For Lawmakers In $1.7 Billion Spending Bill

The measure also increases the salaries of the governor from $181,670 to $205,700 and the lieutenant governor from $140,000 to $160,900.

Cannabis Sales Hit Record High For Illinois In 2022

For the year, adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the state sold more than $1.5 billion in product, up 12 percent from 2021.

Elimination Of Cash Bail In SAFE-T Act Ruled 'Unconstitutional': Judge

Kankakee County judge's ruling delays elimination of cash bail from going into effect Jan. 1 in 65 Illinois counties.

Illinois Bill Defines These Guns As ‘Assault Weapons'

A measure being debated at the Illinois statehouse defines dozens of semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles as “assault weapons.”

25 New Illinois Laws That Could Change Your Life In 2023

Hormonal therapy, ending cash bail, hair discrimination and corn appreciation are the focus of new Illinois laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2023.

Illinois Drivers Can Expect Two Gas Tax Increases In 2023

(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers will see increased gasoline taxes next month, with another increase six months after that.

More Than 141,000 People Moved Out Of Illinois In 2022: Census Bureau

Illinois lost a larger share of its population than any state other than New York last year — 2 percent of residents have left since 2020.

Illinois Secession Group Focusing On St. Louis Suburbs: Report

So far, 26 Illinois counties have voted to support secession, according to a group behind the effort.

Illinois Democrat Senator Scott Bennett Dies Unexpectedly At Age 45

Bennett joined the Senate in 2015 after serving as an assistant State's Attorney in Champaign County. He leaves a wife and two kids behind.

Gun Rights Groups Plan Lawsuits If Illinois Lawmakers Pass New Restrictions

The bill is "gonna wake up the sleeping giants who say ‘hey, no, we’ve had enough'" Guns Save Life founder John Boch believes.

Gov. Pritzker Signs SAFE-T Act Amendment Expanding 'Detention Net'

Changes to the law ending cash bail in Illinois passed on a party line vote, but the act still faces a legal challenge from prosecutors.

U.S. House Passes Respect For Marriage Bill: How Illinois Reps Voted

The measure protecting same-sex and interracial marriage passed by a 258-169 vote with 39 Republicans, including Rodney Davis, voting yes.

Hunters Are Encouraged To Donate Their Deer Meat To Hunters Feeding Illinois

One in ten people in Illinois struggles with hunger every day.

Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Legislation That Could Allow Prisoners To Vote

"Perhaps, they are the intended consequences of this being a Democratic voter drive," a Republican critic said.

SAFE-T Act Amendments Include Denying Pretrial Release For Serious Crimes

Under the amendments, release can be denied for first- and second-degree murder, child sexual assault, robbery and other serious crimes.

Illinois To Pay $1.3 Billion In Unemployment Debt Using State Funds

The state will use over $1.8 billion in government funds to cover a $1.36 billion federal loan balance and create an interest-free loan.

How IL Senators Voted On Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Protection

Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth both voted in favor of the bill that needs to pass the House to move on to President Biden.

Navigating Illinois' Home Sale Slowdown

High interest rates have pushed mortgage payments up by 40 percent.

Illinois Continues With Nation's Worst Unemployment Rate

Illinois finished dead last in unemployment rates last month.

Recalled Toys Remain Easy To Purchase In Illinois: Report

The “Trouble in Toyland” report shows recalled and potentially dangerous toys were easy to get online.

Farming Associations Work To Strengthen Illinois' Food Supply Chains

The goal of the Everything Local conference is to get Illinois products on the dinner table.