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Lawmakers pass stricter ethics standards, some Republicans say they’re watered down
The bill also prevents former lawmakers and officers of the executive branch from taking a lobbying job within six months of leaving their public position in what is typically referred to as a “revolving door.” Republicans were pushing for a restriction of at least one year. → Read More
Illinois House approves bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control starting in 2022
Under the bill’s provisions, qualified pharmacists, starting Jan. 2022, will be able to prescribe and dispense a 12-month supply of hormonal birth control. → Read More
Illinois House sends controversial FOID card bill to Senate
The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Saturday that would require gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for or renewing a Firearm Owner Identification card. → Read More
Bill banning ‘hairstyle discrimination’ in schools passes House
Senate Bill 817 prevents Illinois schools from enforcing dress codes that prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity or texture, including braids, locks and twists. → Read More
Bill creating mental illness, substance abuse housing recovery program passes
The Illinois Senate passed a bill Wednesday which would create a new housing program for individuals living with mental illness or substance use disorders. → Read More
New rules aim to tighten regulations on forgotten byproduct of coal
After years of work by environmental activists to push action on the issue, the Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued findings and recommendations related to the regulation of coal ash storage – an action advocates call “the first of its kind” in the state. → Read More
Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday the state will plan to “phase out” its moratorium on pandemic-related evictions by August and launched a new program to provide assistance to renters and homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19. → Read More
Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters
The Senate Health Committee voted Tuesday to advance two bills which would create a prescription drug repository program and require that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge at homeless shelters. → Read More
Pritzker now says budget can include added $350 million for K-12 schools
Citing an “improved” economic outlook, Gov. JB Pritzker announced his support to increase evidence-based education funding in the state by $350 million in fiscal year 2022 which begins July 1. → Read More
Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty
Fallen officers from 2019 and 2020 honored in Springfield → Read More
Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty
Fallen officers from 2019 and 2020 honored in Springfield → Read More
Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty
Fallen officers from 2019 and 2020 honored in Springfield → Read More
Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty
Fallen officers from 2019 and 2020 honored in Springfield → Read More
Judge vacates nationwide eviction moratorium, doesn’t impact Illinois
A federal judge invalidated a nationwide eviction moratorium on Wednesday but the decision will not impact the moratorium on rental evictions in Illinois, according to housing attorneys. → Read More
State officials provide vaccination update as doses administered top 9 million
State taking steps to address vaccine hesitancy, how to show proof of vaccine → Read More
Illinois House passes bill reducing barriers to telehealth
The Illinois House passed a bill Friday which would make COVID-19-related expansions to telehealth services permanent through state statute → Read More
Illinois house passes leadership term limits, source of income protections for renters
The Illinois House advanced several bills Thursday, including one which would implement term limits on leadership positions in the General Assembly → Read More
Bill to end qualified immunity advances out of committee
Bad Apples in Law Enforcement Accountability Act aims to remove legal defense for officers → Read More
Comptroller hopeful outdoor events on track for summer, indoor events for fall
In a Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee hearing Thursday, State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she is hopeful outdoor events can return as early as this summer → Read More
Bill would allow special needs students to stay with school program past age 21
Another measure allows the use federal benefits to purchase feminine hygiene products → Read More