Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government Wednesday, July 19, 2023 A proposed change in state air pollution regulations will move forward despite an objection from a legislative oversight committee, allowing the state to avoid federal sanctions that otherwise would go into effect next month.
State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions Friday, July 14, 2023 Illinois faces a deadline next month to either change the way it enforces air pollution emission limits on heavy industries or face federal sanctions that could eventually result in restricted access to billions of dollars in federal highway funding.
IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects Friday, July 7, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges,... Read more
Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Friday, June 30, 2023 Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses that can be used for identification. Read more
Federal appeals court weighs constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban Federal appeals court weighs constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban Thursday, June 29, 2023 In a case that is being closely watched throughout the country – and one many believe is almost certain to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court – the judges on the Seventh Circuit... Read more
Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market Pritzker signs bills altering Illinois’ health insurance market Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois. Read more
Pritzker signs anti-book ban legislation Pritzker signs anti-book ban legislation Monday, June 12, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove or restrict access to books based on “partisan or doctrinal... Read more
New law limits venue for constitutional lawsuits to Sangamon, Cook counties New law limits venue for constitutional lawsuits to Sangamon, Cook counties Wednesday, June 7, 2023 People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook... Read more