Bill aims to limit excessive school district cash reserves
Some districts could operate for years on money they’ve stashed away.
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Indoor vaping, cat declawing could be banned under recently passed bills
Another measure would begin process of considering a new state flag.
House passes bill prohibiting book bans
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants.
House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms
Sponsor earlier reported spread of misinformation, threats of violence.
Illinois considers legalizing ‘human composting’
While proponents say it’s greener than traditional burial, critics doubt its dignity.
Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million investment to bring 5,000 additional children into the program this fall.
WATCH: Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2023 State of The State And Budget Address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to give his 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address on Wednesday, February 15th at 12 p.m. before a joint session of state representatives and state senators at the State Capitol. During the address, Pritzker will promote his program Smart Start Illinois, which aims to offer all children
Push for state child tax credit begins, could face uphill battle
Low- and middle-income families would get $700 per child
What to know ahead of Pritzker’s budget proposal to lawmakers
Proposed spending plan kicks off monthslong budgeting process each year
‘Omnibus’ health care bill passed amid criticisms
Wide-ranging law put popular, controversial measures into a single package.
Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor
One hour of time off would accrue for every 40 hours worked
After frenzied ‘lame duck’ session, 103rd General Assembly is sworn in
Ceremonies held at Old State Capitol, University of Illinois Springfield
How 23-year-old Nabeela Syed wants to make space for more people in Illinois state politics
PALATINE — Nabeela Syed was a senior in high school when she decided to go into politics. It was 2016 and former President Donald Trump was campaigning on banning immigration from Mexico, African nations and Muslim-majority countries. “Just seeing how Trump was growing in popularity, and the kind of support he was getting,” Syed said.
Assault weapons to be banned in Illinois: House passes bill — and Pritzker vows to sign it ‘immediately’
“The people of the great state of Illinois have been waiting decades for legislation just like this,” said bill sponsor state Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield. “Let them wait no longer.”
After stepping down as minority leader, Durkin to exit Illinois House
Suburban Republican says party has moved too far right.