Ethics commission finds ex-Exelon lobbyist sexually harassed colleague Ethics commission finds ex-Exelon lobbyist sexually harassed colleague Thursday, April 29, 2021 A state ethics commission has found a former Exelon lobbyist sexually harassed one of his female colleagues on two separate occasions in Springfield, in violation of the Lobbyist Registration Act.
Judge finds firearm ownership card law invalid – as applied to one Illinois woman Judge finds firearm ownership card law invalid – as applied to one Illinois woman Thursday, April 29, 2021 For the second time, a county judge in southern Illinois has ruled the state’s Firearm Owner Identification Card law unconstitutional, as applied to one state resident, Vivian Brown.
Pritzker unveils energy plan amid session’s final stretch Pritzker unveils energy plan amid session’s final stretch Thursday, April 29, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s office unveiled a 900-page energy overhaul bill Wednesday, accelerating a yearslong negotiating process which advocates hope will end in a comprehensive clean energy... Read more
State lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universities State lawmakers consider lifting ban on betting on in-state colleges, universities Wednesday, April 28, 2021 State lawmakers are considering a number of changes to Illinois gambling laws, including a measure that would lift the prohibition on gambling on in-state colleges and universities. Read more
State invests $15 million to fuel two new manufacturing programs downstate State invests $15 million to fuel two new manufacturing programs downstate Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday the state was distributing funds to two downstate Illinois community colleges for electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy generation training... Read more
GOP calls out Pritzker for backtracking on independent maps GOP calls out Pritzker for backtracking on independent maps Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Illinois Senate Republicans on Wednesday harshly criticized Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, accusing him of breaking a campaign pledge to support an independent commission to redraw congressional and... Read more
Officials provide vaccination update as doses administered top 9 million Officials provide vaccination update as doses administered top 9 million Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Public health officials gave an update on the status of the state's vaccination efforts Tuesday as the number of vaccines administered in Illinois topped 9 million. Read more
Pritzker signs health care reform measure backed by Black Caucus Pritzker signs health care reform measure backed by Black Caucus Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker declared health care “a right, not a privilege” Tuesday as he signed a massive reform bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the last of four policy... Read more