Gun rights advocates file opening legal challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban Gun rights advocates file opening legal challenges to Illinois’ assault weapons ban Tuesday, January 17, 2023 A trio of gun owners and a firearms retailer in southeastern Illinois have filed the first two lawsuits in what’s expected to be a flurry of litigation against the state’s new law banning the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois.
UPDATED: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals UPDATED: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals Sunday, January 15, 2023 Despite Illinois’ efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into the state’s economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute released new data warning of the potential loss in transportation revenue.
Pritzker signs reproductive rights expansion Pritzker signs reproductive rights expansion Friday, January 13, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday expanding access to abortion and other reproductive health care services. Read more
Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry Thursday, January 12, 2023 Dozens of county sheriffs in Illinois — approximately “80-ish,” per Illinois Sheriffs’ Association head Jim Kaitschuck — say they’ll refuse to enforce a... Read more
Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor Thursday, January 12, 2023 A bill that would guarantee a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year for all Illinois workers passed both chambers of the General Assembly Tuesday and will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker, who... Read more
After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, January 11, 2023 A mix of incumbents and newly minted lawmakers were sworn into their terms in the 103rd General Assembly Wednesday following a hectic week of “lame duck” action in the House and Senate. Read more
Legal protections for abortion providers, seekers poised for Pritzker’s signature Legal protections for abortion providers, seekers poised for Pritzker’s signature Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Democrats in the General Assembly on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging measure aimed at shoring up Illinois’ position as a “haven” for abortion access in the Midwest, including... Read more
After stepping down as minority leader, Durkin to exit Illinois House After stepping down as minority leader, Durkin to exit Illinois House Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin will leave the Illinois Statehouse Tuesday for the last time as a state legislator. Read more