Illinois State Politics
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State lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
May 28, 2026 1:56 pm - The Illinois House has approved a series of new regulations covering e-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles. If signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, the rules would impose age and speed limits for the vehicles.
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ComEd rates are going up again this summer, and rising demand is largely to blameMay 28, 2026 11:39 am - Suburbanites should expect higher ComEd bills starting in June. The average consumer’s bill will increase from about $107 to $120 a month, according to the utility.
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Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?May 28, 2026 11:38 am - The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.
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Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability billMay 27, 2026 7:20 pm - Following in the footsteps of New York and California, Illinois state lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that seeks to increase transparency and accountability among the largest and most capable artificial intelligence models.
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Rolling Meadows mayor hopes to ‘keep both the Bears and Springfield accountable’ on infrastructureMay 27, 2026 7:16 pm - Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica continues to lobby for a “seat at the table” in discussions about infrastructure should the Bears move to neighboring Arlington Heights.
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Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial runMay 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutinyMay 26, 2026 6:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.
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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report saysMay 26, 2026 5:00 am - A Cook County Treasurer’s report is skeptical of pending legislation that would give the Chicago Bears significant property tax breaks for a potential Arlington Heights stadium.
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Small business owners should not feel like bystandersMay 23, 2026 1:40 pm - With limited time and resources to engage in the legislative and political process, small business owners and advocates can feel like bystanders unable to influence the policies that impact them. The small business community, however, has the critical mass to have a huge voice.