July 18, 2023 Court clears way for Illinois to become first state to eradicate cash bail The Illinois State Supreme Court upheld a provision in the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail. The law is set to take effect on Sept. 18.
May 17, 2023 Illinois looks to double down on abortion protections Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation requiring insurers to cover abortion pills and implement protections for out-of-state abortion seekers.
May 15, 2023 Illinois budget-makers unfazed by $1.8B April revenue drop Illinois budget-makers are largely at ease, despite a nearly $2 billion revenue drop. The disparity is being chalked up to an unusually strong 2022 fiscal year.
May 10, 2023 Illinois grants full benefits to Chicago first responders disabled by COVID Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed off on a bill guaranteeing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters disabled by COVID-19.
May 9, 2023 IL bill to make laws more inclusive, add LGBTQ marriage protections expected to be signed by Gov. Pritzker Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a bill that would update laws to make them more gender inclusive and add LGBTQ marriage protections.
April 19, 2023 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker draws White House speculation as Chicago preps for 2024 Democratic convention llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparking speculation he has eyes on a higher office, potentially the White House, after bringing the 2024 Democratic convention to Chicago.
March 28, 2023 WI's Protasiewicz outraises opponent by $10.2M as Soros, Pritzker donations roll in Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz has opened up an eight-figure fundraising lead over conservative opponent and former Justice Dan Kelly.
March 13, 2023 New Illinois law mandates paid leave 'for any reason' Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed off on legislation mandating paid leave be provided "for any reason" by all employers in the state.
March 4, 2023 Biden replacement? Illinois Gov. Pritzker keeping options open as some Democrats look for new blood Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is brushing off immediate speculation he might pose a political challenge to Biden in 2024, but he's keeping his options open.
February 20, 2023 Illinois law to expand paid leave for workers in the state set to be signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a law that will expand paid leave for employees in the state. The law will give workers time off based on hours worked.