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Pritzker seeks more info on AP African American Studies course

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Gov. JB Pritzker this week asked the College Board for more information about its reasoning for changing the final framework of a new Advanced Placement course in African American studies after it had been criticized by Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Appellate court upholds restraining order on assault weapons ban

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois’ new assault weapons ban from going into effect will remain in place after a divided state appellate court panel’s ruling Tuesday.

Tony Sanders to become state superintendent of education

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education announced Tuesday that Elgin-based School District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders will become the next state superintendent of education.

‘Omnibus’ health care bill passed amid criticisms

Thursday, January 26, 2023

A law recently signed by Gov. JB Pritzker will extend the deadline for the state to transfer criminal defendants deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial from jail to a mental hospital.

UPDATED: State preparing further defense of assault weapons ban

Monday, January 23, 2023

Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders said they were disappointed but not surprised by a judge’s decision late Friday putting a temporary and limited halt to enforcement of the...

Rifle Association files federal suit against assault weapons ban

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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...