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Businesses lobby governor, Statehouse leaders in Springfield

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Business leaders from throughout Illinois gathered Wednesday in Springfield to share their concerns about the state’s business climate and to discuss pending legislative issues with Gov. JB Pritzker and top legislative leaders.

After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding

Friday, April 21, 2023

Thousands of elementary and high school students throughout Illinois could lose access to after-school and summer programs in the upcoming fiscal year but advocates are hoping that either the General Assembly or the federal government can keep that from happening.

Democratic Justices, citing Republican predecessor, won’t step aside from assault weapons case

Monday, April 17, 2023

Two newly-elected justices of the Illinois Supreme Court have declined to recuse themselves from a case challenging the state’s recently passed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity...

Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that he and six other attorneys general have settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul that will net Illinois $67.6 million.

Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois.

Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves

Friday, April 7, 2023

The overall financial health of Illinois school districts has been improving in recent years, according to a recent state report, but a bill moving through the General Assembly seeks to rein in...

Senate passes bill protecting ‘child influencers’

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media.

House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy, all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so.

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Businesses lobby governor, Statehouse leaders in Springfield

After-school programs at risk of closure after state board says it miscalculated federal funding