Illinois State Politics
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Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move
Jun 07, 2024 7:42 pm - A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass the General Assembly ahead of its May adjournment, although sponsors say they hope to ...
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Arlington Heights trustee tapped for 53rd District House seatJun 05, 2024 9:46 pm - A panel of Northwest suburban Democratic leaders picked Arlington Heights village Trustee Nicolle Grasse as the new state representative for the 53rd District. Grasse wil...
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Downstate judge blocks law banning newly slated candidates from ballot
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Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budget
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State senator hopes gas-leak detector bill can prevent catastrophes like house explosionsJun 05, 2024 5:30 pm - If Tuesday’s house explosion in Lake Zurich is determined to have been caused by a natural gas leak, one state senator from suburbs says it would be another example of the dangers he hopes his proposed legislation can prevent.
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Sangamon County judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers
Jun 03, 2024 1:11 pm - Dozens more former youth inmates filed lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages for sexual abuse they allegedly endured at Illinois detention centers dating back t...
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Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
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Got young drivers? DMVs offer designated teen hours Saturdays in summerMay 31, 2024 12:53 pm - Teen drivers will get priority treatment every Saturday this summer at select DMVs across Illinois, including the suburbs.