With three session days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming, ‘technical’ in nature With three session days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming, ‘technical’ in nature Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Changes may yet come to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform before its Jan. 1 effective date, but some of its major proponents in the General Assembly said the results of the Nov. 8 general election have signified that the ship has sailed drastic amendments to it.
GOP chooses new leadership in General Assembly as Dems retain control GOP chooses new leadership in General Assembly as Dems retain control Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Republicans chose new leadership for their caucuses in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday night, while the two Democratic leaders have each announced they have the votes to maintain their positions.
Theis, sworn in as chief justice, says partisanship has no role on state Supreme Court Theis, sworn in as chief justice, says partisanship has no role on state Supreme Court Monday, November 14, 2022 Mary Jane Theis was sworn in as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday in a public ceremony, becoming the fourth woman to hold the gavel since the court was created in 1818. By next... Read more
Illinois Democrats maintain control of all levers of state government Illinois Democrats maintain control of all levers of state government Wednesday, November 9, 2022 As votes continued to be tallied Wednesday, returns showed Illinois Democrats would hold every statewide elected office and maintain supermajorities in the General Assembly while extending their... Read more
Pritzker poised for second term as Bailey concedes Pritzker poised for second term as Bailey concedes Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker claimed victory in his bid for reelection Tuesday night, with his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey conceding at about 10 p.m. Read more
Contextualizing cash bail’s end Contextualizing cash bail’s end Friday, November 4, 2022 While a new law overhauling Illinois’ system of pretrial detention continues to face scrutiny ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation date, new research suggests that the old cash-based system... Read more
UPDATED: Capitol News Illinois 2022 Voter's Guide UPDATED: Capitol News Illinois 2022 Voter's Guide Thursday, November 3, 2022 On Nov. 8, Illinois voters will cast a ballot on a state constitutional amendment, every statewide constitutional office, every seat in the General Assembly and, in 12 counties, a spot on the... Read more
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