Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House Monday, March 27, 2023 In an effort to increase recognition of indigenous history and culture, lawmakers are considering measures to repatriate Native American remains and teach Native American history in public schools.
Indoor vaping, cat declawing could be banned under recently passed bills Indoor vaping, cat declawing could be banned under recently passed bills Friday, March 24, 2023 The Illinois Senate passed 68 bills this week while the House had advanced 284 as of Friday morning with hundreds more to go before their adjournment for the week.
Lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy Lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy Friday, March 24, 2023 Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois. Read more
Former Madigan political director details push by speaker’s office for key ComEd bill Former Madigan political director details push by speaker’s office for key ComEd bill Friday, March 24, 2023 As was the case with many big legislative efforts in Springfield, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s staff was deeply involved in negotiations over what would become the Future... Read more
House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms 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. Read more
Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Advocates push for tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing Thursday, March 23, 2023 Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.” Read more
Utility’s indicted CEO considered Madigan when hiring, witness says Utility’s indicted CEO considered Madigan when hiring, witness says Thursday, March 23, 2023 In April 2017, a top staffer in then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office was looking to leave his job after a combined nearly 18 years working for the speaker’s office and... Read more
House passes bill prohibiting book bans House passes bill prohibiting book bans Wednesday, March 22, 2023 The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from... Read more