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Moody’s gives Illinois another credit upgrade
This is the state's eighth upgrade in less than two years. → Read More
Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade
SPRINGFIELD -- Moody's Investors Service announced Tuesday that it has upgraded Illinois' bond rating to A3, up from Baa1, marking the eighth credit upgrade the state has received in less than two years. Moody's is now the second major rating agency to put Illinois in the 'A' category following S&P's decision on Feb. 23 to upgrade the state to A- on its scale. → Read More
Illinois Supreme Court expedites rifle ban case, while Naperville shop owner files his own appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed this week to fast-track the state's appeal of a Macon County judge's ruling against parts of a recently passed state ban on high-powered weapons. Then on Tuesday, a Naperville gun shop owner filed his appeal of a federal judge's ruling to allow the city of Naperville and the state to continue their weapons bans. → Read More
Illinois earns 7th credit upgrade in less than two years
S&P cites recent early debt retirement, buildup of rainy day fund → Read More
Illinois earns seventh credit upgrade in less than two years
For now, S&P said the state's near-term credit outlook is "stable." → Read More
'All-gender multiple-occupancy' restrooms bill advances in state House
A bill that would allow restaurants, hotels and other public places to designate "all-gender multiple-occupancy" restrooms passed out of a House committee Wednesday, sending it to the full House for consideration. → Read More
Approaching ‘Medicaid cliff’ could leave hundreds of thousands uninsured
As many as 700,000 Illinoisans may stand to lose their Medicaid coverage after March 31. Here's what to know: → Read More
'Medicaid cliff' could leave up to 700,000 Illinoisans uninsured
As many as 700,000 Illinoisans could lose their Medicaid coverage after March 31, but the Department of Healthcare and Family Services says it is working to reduce that number and help those affected find health insurance elsewhere. → Read More
Democrats call for state tax credit of up to $700 per child
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called for creating a state-level child tax credit that would give low- and middle-income families up to $700 per child each year in tax relief. → Read More
Appellate court upholds downstate restraining order on weapons ban
A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois' new ban on high-powered weapons from being enforced will remain in place after a divided state appellate court panel's ruling Tuesday. The order applies only to the 800 or so gun owners and firearms dealers named as plaintiffs in an Effingham County suit. → Read More
Rifle Association, others file suit against Illinois' assault weapons ban
The case, which will be heard in the Southern District of Illinois, was filed within a week of a similar case being filed in state court in Crawford County. → Read More
Illinois State Rifle Association files federal suit over ban on high-powered guns
The Illinois State Rifle Association has joined forces with other gun rights advocates in filing a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new ban on the sale and manufacture of semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines. → Read More
Bill to ban sales, manufacture of high-powered guns now goes to Pritzker
The Illinois House gave final passage Tuesday to a bill banning the purchase, sale and manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammunition, and large-capacity magazines in the state while still allowing people who already own such weapons to keep them. → Read More
2023 brings new laws in Illinois
Several new criminal laws went into effect Jan. 1 in Illinois, including three that deal with sex offenses. → Read More
2023 brings new laws in Illinois
Several new criminal laws went into effect Jan. 1 in Illinois, including three that deal with sex offenses. → Read More
Higher fuel tax, minimum wage hike among new Illinois laws starting today
Several new laws took effect in Illinois when the calendar turned over to 2023. For most people who work a minimum-wage job, the new year will bring a pay raise to $13 per hour, a $1 increase over the current wage. → Read More
Police tell lawmakers they support a ban on high-powered rifles
Some of the state's leading law enforcement officials on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass a statewide ban on high-power, high-capacity weapons, which they say are growing in prevalence in Illinois. → Read More
Lawmakers hear more pleas for assault weapons ban
Experts say gun control only one part of a bigger puzzle. → Read More
Lawmakers hear more pleas for assault weapons ban
Experts say gun control only one part of a bigger puzzle. → Read More
Lawmakers hear more pleas for assault weapons ban
Experts say gun control only one part of a bigger puzzle. → Read More